Is it just me or are there lots of holidays in February, especially since it’s the shortest month of the year? February houses some of the the most critical days as well, Groundhog Day, President’s day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Valentine’s day and my birthday.

More US presidents were Aquarians ( which covers nearly all of February ) than any other astrological sign. Coincidence? I sure as hell hope so, because add my lack of a presidential pension to the fact that I’m not Hugh Grant and I’ve failed my mom once more. My photo ( coming next Sunday ) will prove that.

Now closing in on the 50 page mark on novel number next, we enter the second week of waiting for a response from the prospective agent. I checked my mail box on Saturday afternoon. There was no rejection letter there, so that’s encouraging. Kinda.

One of the more frustrating things is that publishing scorns certified mail. Since they also discourage phone calls, there’s no way to know they received your communication unless they contact you. Well, good for them. They don’t make their money by telling me they got my letter in the mail, right?