I’m home for my Dad’s 70th birthday, which was supposed to be a surprise, but Grandma leaked it. Although, as it turns out, Dad was expecting me to come home anyway, so when Grandma asked what time my flight was getting in, he thought that it was just something he’d forgotten.

But you’re surprised. Aren’t you?

• 00:34 I am finishing this dog head and would be insane by now if not for Escape Pod. All hail the mighty podcast. Particularly like EP171. #
• 03:18 I’m starting to think this thing will NEVER dry. Cranky, cranky, cranky. #
• 04:33 Finally. The head is dry and assembled. Now to gesso and paint. This, my friends, is what we call an all nighter. EscapePod = lifesaver. #
• 05:16 EscapePod169 “How I Mounted Goldie, Saved My Partner Lori, and Sniffed Out The People’s Justice” by Jonathon Sullivan totally rocks. #
• 06:12 Finished the dog head. Finally. I’ll post pictures tomorrow… er, I mean, later today. I’m very happy with it. #
• 10:45 And in a nice display of flattery DOES work, I just sold a story to Escape Pod. Yay! #
• 17:30 I have delivered and installed the dog head. Everyone is pleased. Go see “There Will Be Soft Rains,” now featuring head by Mary. um… Wait. #