Yes, it’s true. I’m going on vacation AGAIN. Only this time, with the family - not just by myself… So I won’t be around all week. To prove I’m not totally selfish though, I am leaving you with some things to read/places to visit. (What a nice girl…)

Things to Do/Read/See While I’m on Vacation (teehee)

• The galleries at Francletography - wanna see some very cool pictures taken by The Husband and The Father-in-Law? They have sports pictures and local events (which are interesting if you know what’s local) but there is also a gallery of photos of Aruba (under “Portfolio”) that is amazing. I advise starting there… :)
• Veronica Sicoe’s blog - I’m a new convert. Vero gives great writer advice and her short story “Forget-me-not” is eerie and creepy and evocative in the best possible way. While you’re there, be sure to sign up for her email list, so the goodies keep coming.
• My GoodReads page - if you miss the “what’s Jill reading now?” tidbits, you can keep abreast of my reading progress anytime!
• Write On… from the fabulous Ms. Tracy Brown - she’s not only my personal guru, she’s also a very talented writer. So check her out!
• My brand-spanking new Facebook page - I’m trying to get better about social media (hats off to TLB… ;) ) so am going to be trying to be better about posting updates (and Tweeting - I shan’t forget Tweeting! It’s worth more than my life if I do, because Tracy my Guru of All Things Marketing will kill me for forgetting the Tweets! teehee). Oh, and while you’re here, “like” me please. And make all your friends like me. I need at least 30 likes to start seeing stats and interesting data-geek info - which I want to see. Oh yeah, and while you’re here to also comment or say something - anything… I need feedback. Always. :)
• And last but certainly not least, the New York Review of Books blog - there’s always a ton of interesting stuff here, on topics from Afghanistan to zebras - and everywhere in between…

That’s a start - and pretty good, considering I usually only give you 3 things to read in a week. ;) See you Labor Day Monday!