Day 1488: New principal!

Fantastic news today.  Our dear friend Darrin P. was hired as the new principal for Fredonia High School!  He is one of the most admired, respected and beloved teachers in the district.  As president of our union, he conducted business in a calm, rational and diplomatic manner.  He has a great sense of humor, is highly organized and above all, loves the students.  I couldn't be happier for him, our school and our community.

Still working on the hook for the book and related topics.  For the query, I need to explain the need for the book, why I'm the right person to write the book and my promotional platform.  Those are actually more manageable than the hook.  I've reworked the brief statement many times trying to create a snappy rhythm and vivid images while still conveying the central idea.  It's harder to write these short paragraphs that to write an entire page.  Keep going, keep working, be patient and persistent.

My beautiful nieces in my beautiful pool!  Oh, how luscious and inviting the pool looks. 

Summer, please hurry!