After two years away, I have taken a new Seasonal Lead Ranger position at my old stomping grounds, Wind Cave NP, SD. It's a higher government pay grade (which means they'll pay me more) and it's a "lead" position which means I'll be in charge of 20+ rangers along with 4 other leads. I'm looking forward to change of pace. I'll be starting in early April and finishing my season after labor day. Then I'll return to MI for writing and warehouse work, which isn't as bad as it sounds. Oh, and my symphony gig, which I love, and pays! Isn't that a coup if you love making music? For those that may not know. I play the violin. Have done so since the age of 3, and after a semi-three year hiatus, have returned to a symphonic setting with excessive jubilation.

Teen caving novel (Title anyone? Anyone?) is coming along nicely. Cranked out another chapter today with some good parts in it. Just 5-6 chapters remaining. Then the rewrite looms. Can I finish the rough draft by March 30? Can I finish the rewrite by my April Wind Cave start date? Stay tuned. . .

I'm going to sell this puppy. I can feel it. Oh wait, that's not a puppy, that's a cat on my lap.