SOME TIME AGO

It seems like yesterday though it’s how many

years ago it was as published DONALD MORRISON,

THE MEGANTIC OUTLINE. (Doubleday).

A review (Toronto Star) was published under

the heading : CHEERS FOR AN OUTLAW.

It told of a Canadian outlaw ‘in the glamorous

mold of Billy the Kid and other red- blooded villians

–from shootout to trial an authentic slice of Canadian

history.

I’ve published other books since but none gives

me such joy as picking the book up and grinning

from ear to ear.

Author’s comment: A film was produced some years

later based on the book. Even a sweater popped up.

WORKING ALONE AT HOME

‘How to get started?’ Each morning. Working at home and it’s

work time. Picking up where you left off the day/night before

is easier than starting something new. Grin and bear it.

Working there takes a lot of discipline. What helps? Having a

routine. Breakfast before 8 AM. Carry your morning coffee with you.

No excuse to leave the room later to get one.

The door is left open a touch so our German shepherds, mother

Coffee; daughter Rebelle can see for themselves how I’m doing.

Author’s comment: Working at home I’ve discovered something in the

house must move. I’ve had rabbits, turtles, mice. What now?

Our German shepherds – mother Coffee, daughter Rebelle - pushing

the office door open with their snouts reminding me it’s past four

o’clock and they’re hungry.