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One of the things that made our trip to Dragon Con so much fun was Jennie Breeden’s kilt blowing. She of the on-line comic THE DEVIL’S PANTIES. What do I mean by a kilt blowing? Picture men in kilts, a woman with a leaf blower, and a mission. The men had to sign up for it, and the guys had the best time. We all did. The first night we went to it, both Jon and Charles participated. The third night Charles did, but Jon had to sit that night out literally. Some of you at the con may have noticed his new orthopedic brace peeking out from between his kilt and the Harley boots. It is hopefully going to take the place of a knee replacement, but it did mean that all the standing was hard on him. So, he and I sat and watched the show. I laughed until my face hurt. We had a bunch of the fans from the forum with us, and a good time was had by all. Hey to SLRH, Janbar, Compy, Wenchy, and to all the rest who went to the banquet and joined us to watch men in kilts, and other fun stuff. Sorry, if we miss anyone’s names.

I don’t know whether it was all that laughing, all those handsome men in kilts, or just making new friends, and socializing more with the old ones, but by the end of Dragon Con, Jon and I both felt more relaxed. Jon said, he’d never seen me that relaxed at a con. Jon’s knee was really hurting him by the last day, but even in pain, his mood was lighter. Maybe, partially, because my mood was lighter. I tend to be so terribly serious. It’s part of what has gotten me to where I am in my career, but there is a price to pay for that kind of work ethic. If you’re not careful, you loose track of how to have fun. Without some fun in your life, what good is all the work and success? Balance, balance, Grasshopper. It’s all about balance.

By the way, Jon’s knee is doing better on fresh meds, and we are busy working on the final edits of SWALLOWING DARKNESS.