Friday Five
1. The past few days I got a revision letter from an editor on one manuscript, revision suggestions from my agent on another manuscript, and revision suggestions from a writer on a third manuscript. So, naturally, I'm writing a long blog post. Yes, I'm pathetic.

2. Does anyone else wear some clothes forever? I still wear a comfy winter nightgown my mom bought me in 1988, a T-shirt (because it's from the only race I ever ran, a 5k) from 1989, and a summery bathrobe I bought on sale from Sears in 1985. Yes, I'm pathetic.

3. Remember I was in search of a hobby? I've been baking a lot lately (and now have the tummy to prove it), and on Monday night I start taking a stand-up comedy class. Probably I'm pathetic.

4. This week, I have been driving my three children to three different morning camps in three different cities. Yes, I'm pathetic.

5. I am so proud of my Cheesecake Gang, aka the three writers I have long lunches with at the Cheesecake Factory once or twice a year. I've read their new books recently, and they're excellent. Really. I'm not even saying that because I like the authors so much. I'd like the books even if they were written by that guy who never showed up for our roller skating date in high school. Mary Pearson's THE ADORATION OF JENNA FOX is one of the most gripping, thought-provoking novels I've read in a long time. Marlene Perez's LOVE IN THE CORNER POCKET is very fun, romantic, and fast-paced, and Debbi Michiko Florence's CHINA, A KALEIDOSCOPE KIDS BOOK is fascinating, with great recipes and other activities. My friends are the opposite of pathetic.