This was a fresh look at classifying some of my favorite novels. I’d simply filed them under “speculative fiction” but I like the “curio” hook.

_Somebody_ keeps dropping a ball on my foot, which is #dachshund for “Stop writing and play with me, human minion!” #amwriting (sort of) (at Gainesville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAMdu8LgU8/?utm_medium=tumblr

We put in a drip irritation system, pine straw mulch and new plants and got this nifty sign (and a rebate.) If we were meant to have grass lawns we’d be up north, not in #NorthFlorida with its endangered natural springs. #waterconservation #dontfertilizethewater (at Gainesville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYyXlnHWem/?igshid=1g7tixjt9yxku

Today’s motivation: #dachshund (and office supervisor) Dodi says if I don’t finish my book, how can I buy her more squeaky bears? #dachshundsofinstagram #amwriting (at Gainesville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIV9RKHBRP8/?igshid=w2226236xpi4

I upped my donation to my #publicradio station on #givingtuesday because of how much I’ve depended on them for news, public affairs and soothing classical music in this year of #pandemic. They’ve been there for me, so I wanted to be there for them. After all, I’m part of the public in public radio...and so are you! (at Gainesville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRgk73hpl9/?igshid=13brx8tlmuls0

My #MondayMotivation is seeing lovely comments from readers around the world. Merci, @jailu_editions et #jailupourelle (at Gainesville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIN9WO2BgWa/?igshid=1xi5fyngtc9nl

#diva #dachshund Dodi always checks around her dad’s chair after a meal. Dachshund cleaning services are quite efficient at keeping the floor free of crumbs. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIGmgcrBIY_/?igshid=113i5ax55bm5a

My sage and parsley (yes, I also have rosemary and thyme) all ready for the #turkey🦃 and sides this #thanksgiving. I hope you and yours have a happy, healthy, and tasty #thanksgiving2020 . (at Gainesville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIDtCjuBT1u/?igshid=kky5atubdo20

My sage and parsley (yes, I also have rosemary and thyme) all ready for the #turkey🦃 and sides this #thanksgiving. I hope you and yours have a happy, healthy, and tasty #thanksgiving2020 . (at Gainesville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIDtCjuBT1u/?igshid=kky5atubdo20

Struggling up “Heartbreak Hill” (ok, it’s #florida. That’s about as much hill as we get) at the annual neighborhood #TurkeyTrot on #thanksgiving🦃 morning. Never fear, I managed the entire two miles and there was coffee and doughnuts for the athletic all-stars at the end! (at Gainesville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIDrPq5BER7/?igshid=uc4hs4owrbcd

I couldn’t be more proud of our #Romance community and its allies. We believe in democracy and bringing more voters to the polls and we’re willing to put our time and money into the effort. Kudos to the exhausted team who worked so hard to make this happen, and to @staceyabrams for standing up for free and fair elections. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBlTH8BZEC/?igshid=1gz4vmkg356pu

Getting ready for #thanksgiving at the @cypressandgrovebrewing Monday Farmers Market. Our family isn’t together this year but I still feel blessed that we’re healthy and I can enjoy lovely #Florida produce all year around. (at Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH8syJah5F7/?igshid=hbd0iyr8runj

Kudos to @pbs and it’s partners for making this holiday classic available to all viewers, not just those with a particular streaming service. Making quality programming accessible is another reason I love #pbs and @wuftmedia (at Gainesville, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH5x-goh65g/?igshid=1rrg3exvk6ko9

You can bid on the four book set of my award-winning HIGH SEAS series for some relaxing winter reading, all for a good cause. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHT2Abvh4Tw/?igshid=55jvw1nmzjsb

Hmph. At _our_ house we measure safe social distancing in #dachshunds. (at Shores Animal Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQMTHhBcLJ/?igshid=13w4f2bqlwcak

I can’t get enough of these #Autumn bouquets at @gnvfarmersmarket (at Heartwood Soundstage) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOXegZBCBj/?igshid=1v42glfla1s5n

It’s fun to see fresh life come to #DowntownGNV. @caffesabroso #coffeetime (at Caffe Sabroso) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOTK_0BCBJ/?igshid=1jyex79d5hpt