The third thing is the main reason for this entry

First things first:

I officially agree with Alea that the new "followers" box is spectacularly unattractive and should be returned to its earlier state.

Second thing, the snow in Minnesota is becoming a nuisance. We have about 5 inches on the ground right now, here in Saint Paul, and despite a brief lull, it seems to have started in earnest again. And me already having shoveled. Nuts. I need a remote control shovel.

Third thing, and here's the doozy. I've been holding back--somewhat, from some people--in spreading this around, but I'm feeling now like I can probably reveal it to some degree:

I'm about to sell my YA novel! No, seriously. Give me about a week and a half, and I'll have an agent--and a book deal for YA MS the First.