My “I’ll be inspired after I” excuses of late involve getting produce from local organic farm. then canning said produce into jams, salsas, chutneys etc., then finding new recipes to make with same produce but discovering I’m out of produce. back to the farm, this time with the dog…ya’ll get the idea.

I can’t remember who said it but I seem to reacll some brilliant literary sort saying ” “Much of writing is about NOT writing.”

Well at least you wrote this! Thanks…

I am greatly honored that you’d consider me a Victorian prude. I’ll get a chuckle out of that the next time somebody tries to get into my pantaloons.

I was somewhat disappointed by your careless depiction of Latin American culture. Perhaps you found public displays of affection creepy due to your inability to escape Victorian prudishness.

Additionally, while you flesh out Michael and Robert’s characters, you provide no additional context when describing the women you encounter. Cathy is “gorgeous,” but the reader does not know why she has chosen to travel, and you do not even deign to provide the name of the woman whose incessant talking propels you to finally start your book. If anything, you might end up owing the birth of your best-seller to her.

And as for the relationships between the mothers and their kids, especially their sons…it gets weird. I’ve seen grown men go into jealous rages when their mothers spend time with other men (especially the divorced/widowed ones).

Can’t wait for your book, Tom!

P.S. I found your blog on the BloggersChoiceAwards website and think it is great! I voted for you, I write for the Our Everyday Earth – Green Blog and wondered if you would vote for us in the best Education blog category;

http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/78212

Thanks in advance