Heptadecagon

I learned a long time ago not to laugh at what inspires me, but to simply take hold of the inspiration and not let go until I'm done with it. But today, when inspiration hit, I couldn't help but chortle. And now, I'm doing it again--laughing that is. For this, THIS , served as my inspiration for today: One 41-year-old woman + One Direction. I never would have thought it could be true.

WARNING: THIS POST IS NOT INTENDED FOR LITTLE EARS. I love to tackle challenges. Okay, wait a minute, let me back up. I love to tackle some challenges. When I was running (I hate to use the past tense there, but no, I'm still not back at it. Slow to heal I am, I guess), I'd often charge up hills or I'd try to run just a little farther with each successive long run. With writing, I wasn't sure I'd be able to complete a story in the present tense, so I decided to write one, and I did it. Now, it just needs a home. (Anyone want to read about a fairy tale/science fiction mash-up? Sort of a Doctor Who meets Cinderella? Let me know. Or let your nearest literary agent know. What a poor attempt at self-promotion, no?) So I've been thinking about what I can do next to challenge myself as I revise my other works-in-progress. Well last night, I figured it out. You see, our tablet has the Kindle app on it, so I can download books if I'd like to do. I ...