Weariness seems to be common among the Bitter Quill contributors. Perhaps it’s related to the desire for winter hibernation. Perhaps it’s the demands of our day jobs. Or perhaps it’s Bitter Quill’s demanding editor—although I hear he’s pretty tired too.

Whatever it is, the result is a feeling of exhaustion that has managed to put me behind on several deadlines. Fortunately, I have kind editors (who also happen to live too far to easily do me physical harm). Knowing that my editors are willing to allow me some leeway, I have decided to take as much of a vacation as I can.

Like Star, I’ve decided to make some time for reading. I’ve even managed to finish one of those books I was stuck in: James Herriot’s Every Living Thing. Of course, I still have to chip away at my projects, but perhaps I’ll be able to do so with a renewed sense of energy.