Betsy Whitt

The thoughts and progress of a writer - and anything else that seems interesting.

Oh, Right - There’s the Panic!

I have officially hit the Panic Threshold for finishing my novel tomorrow.
To hold you over (since Shiloh has been banned from posting until I’m done) I’d like to take you back to the 80s for a few minutes.

Now, I have to admit that because we didn’t have cable when I was growing up, this is […]

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Outside?

Betsy says it’s supposed to be a nice day today, which means she might open the door to the porch this afternoon. Then I’ll get to go out and eat all the bugs and watch the birds flying around and it will be lovely.

Here’s hoping!
She’s still working on her novel, but she […]

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Just Checking In

Sometimes Matt picks me up and carries me around.

It was easier for him when I was smaller, but they still do it because they say I need to know how to get carried around. Apparently one time their other dog got hurt on a hike, and she hated being carried, so she fought them […]

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I’m an Upside-Down Dog

Some dogs like to sleep in the sun. Some can always be found within a few feet of their humans. Some are chewers, some are chasers, some are barkers.
I’m an upside-down dog.
I always have been. When I was a puppy I would sleep upside down in my crate, but now I’m […]

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Gone Dark. . .ish

Public Service Announcement:
I’m going dark this week in an effort to facilitate the finishing of my manuscript. I won’t be chatting at all… I’m actually thinking of taking that icon off my dock for the week so I’m not even tempted during my breaks.
I’ll probably keep up with my LJ […]

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Shiloh Sneaks Back

Hi guys. Shiloh here again. I know I didn’t put anything up over the weekend, but Matt and I were helping our friends move into their new house and I was a little bit busy playing in their big back yard and exploring under their deck. You know how it is. […]

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The Shiloh Takeover

Hey, humans, this is Shiloh. Don’t tell Betsy, but I’m taking over her blog this week. She should be working on her novel, so I’m pitching in to help her concentrate on her work.
I hope I get extra treats for this!
If we’re going to spend the week together, you […]

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Admitting I’m Wrong

Every marriage has points of frustration. It’s part and parcel of two entirely disparate people living together and I’m convinced, to some extent, with the knowledge that THIS WILL NEVER END. There’s no finding another roommate when this lease runs out. And even though people get divorced for all sorts of reasons, […]

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Monday Monday

Day Two of the Crazy 4:30 Plan is going well so far. It’s still crazy, rather than just absurdly normal for me but not anyone else, but I’m getting work done, so I’m happy.
The quote of the day from Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist seems amazingly appropriate for me this week:
Only put […]

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Clever Plot v2.0

I’m trying a new tactic for the next six weeks, at least. Not only will it smooth the transition to Eastern Standard Time and back twice (yeah, I’m back on my traveling every 4 or 5 weeks), it should give me more workable time in the day, and that can only be good. […]

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