Random thoughts...

[RonClinton]

Congrats!

Thanks — looks like you’re close to that same celebration yourself!

[Brian861]

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Nice milestone, Ron!

[Martin]

Random shipping comments. So Wednesday FedEx showed up with a package that was not due until today. I am pretty sure I have have never before received a package from FedEx early. Was very pleasantly surprised.
On a side note USPS is showing a package on its way to me via media mail that appears to be touring the country. It's original delivery date estimate was Wednesday but late Thursday the estimated delivery switched to unknown. The package started in Pennsylvania and went to New Jersey from there then on to New York before returning to New Jersey. At that point it dropped off the radar before showing up in Denver and is now visiting Seattle. Funny thing is I have no idea what the package is.

[MikeStegs]

On a side note USPS is showing a package on its way to me via media mail that appears to be touring the country. It's original delivery date estimate was Wednesday but late Thursday the estimated delivery switched to unknown. The package started in Pennsylvania and went to New Jersey from there then on to New York before returning to New Jersey. At that point it dropped off the radar before showing up in Denver and is now visiting Seattle. Funny thing is I have no idea what the package is.

That package might be your BJF Patreon shipment if you haven’t already received it with 2 trade paperbacks and a chapbook. I received mine in the past week and it originated in Pennsylvania.

[Martin]

That package might be your BJF Patreon shipment if you haven’t already received it with 2 trade paperbacks and a chapbook. I received mine in the past week and it originated in Pennsylvania.

That is probably it then. Forget he had sent some stuff out and would not expect a Pennsylvania ship point. Thank you! I was very ho hum about its meandering journey to me. Know I really want it to arrive!

[Ben Staad]

Just listening to music this morning.

[Martin]

Just listening to music this morning.

Beautiful song, thank you for sharing.

[Ben Staad]

You are welcome. Music is like poetry sometimes and is certainly open to interpretation by the audience. This song seems to have a direct message and then some underlying meanings dependent on the listener.

On a lighter note she also has a great voice.

Beautiful song, thank you for sharing.

[Martin]

You are welcome. Music is like poetry sometimes and is certainly open to interpretation by the audience. This song seems to have a direct message and then some underlying meanings dependent on the listener.

On a lighter note she also has a great voice.

For me music brings up a lot of emotion. At this point in my life that is amplified. And yes, she has a fabulous voice. My wife and I were able to see her when she came through Portland on her book tour a few years ago.

[njhorror]

I love the "runaway" package stories. I used to get apoplectic if my package didn't arrive on time. Boy, did I have a lot to learn. It brought patience, welcome or not.

[Martin]

That package might be your BJF Patreon shipment if you haven’t already received it with 2 trade paperbacks and a chapbook. I received mine in the past week and it originated in Pennsylvania.

You were correct. I received the mystery package today and it was indeed my Patreon shipment. The package shows the wear of the long journey. I am pretty sure it was scraped along the ground for a while and the corner of the package is torn. The books are pristine, the chapbook is undamaged but the corner of the envelope got crinkled. No damage worthy of needing replaced.

[Martin]

I love the "runaway" package stories. I used to get apoplectic if my package didn't arrive on time. Boy, did I have a lot to learn. It brought patience, welcome or not.

I have always had abundant patience and the software that allows me to track the purchase has definitely changed how much I know. On a side note the second half of the wayward FedEx shipment left Florida late last week and has made it to Idaho. Supposed to have it on Wednesday and I am more excited about this item than any non-book item I have ever ordered!

[Ben Staad]

My daughter bought me a very thoughtful, and nice, birthday gift. She gave me a copy of Revival from Letterpress. I didn't have the heart to tell her I already own a copy of it.

[Martin]

My daughter bought me a very thoughtful, and nice, birthday gift. She gave me a copy of Revival from Letterpress. I didn't have the heart to tell her I already own a copy of it.

Still a great and thoughtful gift.

[Martin]

I have always had abundant patience and the software that allows me to track the purchase has definitely changed how much I know. On a side note the second half of the wayward FedEx shipment left Florida late last week and has made it to Idaho. Supposed to have it on Wednesday and I am more excited about this item than any non-book item I have ever ordered!

Well my one FedEx delivery that arrived early was indeed the exception. The package that was due today and was scanned in Idaho on Monday has not been scanned again. FedEx still lists it due for delivery by end of day today but I am confident that I will not see it for at least two more days.