I received my author's copies of my book today- one hard back and one soft back. I will be receiving more copies, but these are the first off the press, so to speak. I did not expect them for another week. Maybe the other copies will arrive before the USCGAUX District Conference later this month because a few members requested signed copies and I can sell them mine. Of course, I am supposed to use my copies to send to reviewers, but if I need to, I will order more.

Later today I am babysitting for a friend and tomorrow I am going to a wedding. I have to dye my hair- I have an inch of gray roots showing! Ugh.

An the off-the-wall comment about growing older: I may no longer need to shave my legs and underarms as often, but now I have to keep a close watch on my upper lip and chin to prevent a mustache and 'beard' from growing!