I finally updated my links page. If anyone is interested in historical links, I’ve tried to group them by category.
In other news, I hit a personal best of 15 pages today! That’s the most writing I think I’ve ever done in a single day. Wow! 
I’m rocking my way to the end (28 pages, people!) and I have my good old Rodale’s Thesaurus sitting next to me. I’ve learned that I have “pet phrases” and whenever I don’t know what else to say, they creep out. Here are some of my worst ones:
She met his gaze.
There was only one way to find out.
She lifted her chin.
She squared her shoulders.
Whenever I see myself writing one of these phrases, I’m tempted to yell–”Stop! Quit writing the same stuff!” :starwars: It’s a particular challenge to keep the work fresh, but at least I’m aware of the phrases. I also have to go back and eliminate the words: still, only, gaze/eyes, and a few others. But that’s what revisions are for.
My eldest enjoyed his gymnastics class yesterday, though I think the most memorable parts for him were the green cartoon stamp he received on his hand and the popsicle they gave him afterwards. If you involve tasty treats, my son will love you forever. His pediatrician was a sucker for his goofy baby grins and would always give him cookies or stickers. He came to associate her doctor’s office with food and good things. 
Now he begs me to go to the doctor. My daughter would rather hurl herself off a cliff. She remembers all the shots. Plus, she’s suspicious of strangers and doesn’t offer the cute little baby smiles which earn cookies. She’ll grip my neck like a vise and scream when a stethoscope comes near her. 
Poor thing.
