tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post940380339950213247..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Guest Author: Ann Voss PetersonKathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-40591296926945495062010-10-07T14:08:47.381-05:002010-10-07T14:08:47.381-05:00Don't remind me, Ann! I think I lost one morni...Don't remind me, Ann! I think I lost one morning in Orlando ...Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-72695505324654361382010-10-07T13:56:32.544-05:002010-10-07T13:56:32.544-05:00Hi, Heather!
The mold at Chavez was the toxic kind...Hi, Heather!<br />The mold at Chavez was the toxic kind, wasn't it? We did luck out compared to that situation.<br /><br />I do like lists. Crossing things off can be very satisfying, Chey. That's my favorite part...when I can find my lists. :/Ann Voss Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141783064748972033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-38923282914885474172010-10-07T13:51:26.691-05:002010-10-07T13:51:26.691-05:00Linen closet? Bathroom cupboards? Hahahaha! I d...Linen closet? Bathroom cupboards? Hahahaha! I don't even want to peek my head inside those dark and scary places, Christie!<br /><br />I do have to get better at saying no and writing things down, Catslady. And better at delegating, Cories5. But it always seems to take me more time and effort to get others to do things than just doing it myself. I really have to work on that.<br /><br />And I have to laugh at Karyn's VHS tapes. I think I still have some of those laying around here, too.Ann Voss Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141783064748972033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-79813682838393245972010-10-07T13:51:11.310-05:002010-10-07T13:51:11.310-05:00I write lists and cross stuff out as I do things. ...I write lists and cross stuff out as I do things. I ask for help as required.cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-47428133428514134542010-10-07T13:46:01.955-05:002010-10-07T13:46:01.955-05:00Ann: Sorry to hear your son was one of the student...Ann: Sorry to hear your son was one of the students affected by the delayed start this year. At least this incident didn't seem to be as bad as the one at Chavez a few years back. <br /><br />As for keeping organized...I tend to be the clean-as-you-go type who writes things down. Lists and clendars can be your friend! *g*Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-57093383441993658112010-10-07T13:37:47.775-05:002010-10-07T13:37:47.775-05:00I'll pass your name along, Betina! And FYI, t...I'll pass your name along, Betina! And FYI, the cops around here tend to be pretty good-looking. So you get a little inspiration along with the research. :)Ann Voss Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141783064748972033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-77630251973503241532010-10-07T13:35:10.155-05:002010-10-07T13:35:10.155-05:00Ann: What a great oppty for research! Like you, be...Ann: What a great oppty for research! Like you, between writing & family, I feel pulled in a bunch of directions. And then there's my linen closet. And my bathroom cupboards.<br /><br />I've decided to tackle them one shelf at a time, otherwise I feel too overwhelmed!<br /><br />Thanks for riding with us.Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-80892286501541001282010-10-07T13:33:29.462-05:002010-10-07T13:33:29.462-05:00BTW, I'm thrilled you like the Wedding Mission...BTW, I'm thrilled you like the Wedding Mission series, Laurie. I first wrote Dryden Kane in an Intrigue released about four years before that trilogy (Accessory To Marriage, Jan, 2002), and he kept festering in my mind until I wrote him a series. So that series was actually based on the villain.<br /><br />I still miss him.Ann Voss Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141783064748972033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-63921151652724049212010-10-07T13:30:32.277-05:002010-10-07T13:30:32.277-05:00Love that you do physical research lol. First and ...Love that you do physical research lol. First and hardest to learn is knowing when and how to say "no." That was a hard one for me but it seemed to come with age and exhaustion lol. And I keep calendars. One upstairs, one downstairs and one in my purse. I learned that if I don't write it down immediately, things will get forgotten (even if you are sure you won't forget lol).catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-30484504346453375172010-10-07T13:27:09.380-05:002010-10-07T13:27:09.380-05:00My internet is working! Finally! Yay!
Wouldn...My internet is working! Finally! Yay!<br /><br />Wouldn't you know this morning of all mornings, I couldn't get online. Jeesh.<br /><br />Thanks for all the great comments! For the record, I have no idea what Kylie and Cindy are talking about. Closing down the bar at RWA? Me? It's all a nasty rumor. ;D<br /><br />I probably need to break down and get some sort of BlackBerry or something, don't I? I try to make lists, but I usually lose them in the mess. And if I had a gadget that also could read e-books...hmm...<br /><br />In the end, I probably just have to embrace the chaos, as Helen and Lois suggested. Maybe chaos could become my drinking buddy. Nah, I already have Kylie and Cindy. ;) And I seem to remember Helen closing down one bar with us at RWA, too.Ann Voss Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141783064748972033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-12823159226208009882010-10-07T12:49:15.837-05:002010-10-07T12:49:15.837-05:00Hey, I’m here for pointers, too. I think your “Cl...Hey, I’m here for pointers, too. I think your “Clutter isn’t deadly, usually” is going to be my new mantra! Enjoyed your column. And congrats on escaping the police.LSUReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551147044529756940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-51448672414452924172010-10-07T10:41:58.402-05:002010-10-07T10:41:58.402-05:00I've got no suggestions about the organization...I've got no suggestions about the organizational thing except to say make friends with the chaos.<br /><br />Thanks for blogging with us Ann. I envy your cop experiences. Kind of.lois greimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758677401591191607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-85289758983720542682010-10-07T10:11:29.675-05:002010-10-07T10:11:29.675-05:00I make lists and use calendars at home and work to...I make lists and use calendars at home and work to keep myself organized. It helps me a lot.CrystalGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-11411353437730789462010-10-07T09:33:26.885-05:002010-10-07T09:33:26.885-05:00Hi Ann!!! So glad you're visiting today. Wha...Hi Ann!!! So glad you're visiting today. What a fun post!<br /><br />I'm sooo jealous of this research. What an awesome opportunity. Can I hang with you? lol<br /><br />My only tip for organizing my life is get used to it not being organized. In fact, while you're at it, embrace the chaos!<br /><br />Congrats on the new release, and I love the title!Helen Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680081195181747377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-43351058948358472532010-10-07T09:21:43.137-05:002010-10-07T09:21:43.137-05:00I don't what I could add. Deciding what is mos...I don't what I could add. Deciding what is most important, what you can do later and what to ignore completely is certainly important.Minnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150644876765079753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-2587078744510691082010-10-07T08:13:05.735-05:002010-10-07T08:13:05.735-05:00I'm with Kylie - I want a better explanation o...I'm with Kylie - I want a better explanation of that photo :o) Pretend? me thinks not ...<br /><br />Lists and more lists. they keep me sane.<br /><br />good luck with the book - it looks great! And thanks for riding today :o)Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-24514188635323215072010-10-07T07:56:33.045-05:002010-10-07T07:56:33.045-05:00congrats on the release. Organization is key in m...congrats on the release. Organization is key in my house. All appointments on the blackberry and calendar on the fridge, daily schedules posted on the fridge too! I work from home a couple days a week, so I can get the mundane chores like laundry done while I'm working and then have more time on the weekends for other stuff.krisgils33https://www.blogger.com/profile/06971511383288530885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-627435289146047232010-10-07T06:51:03.245-05:002010-10-07T06:51:03.245-05:00I'm the world's worst at saying no. I'...I'm the world's worst at saying no. I'm just finishing up 18 years on the Booster Club and I haven't had kids in school for the last six of them! I'm most organized when I'm busiest.KylieBranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02521116390801346909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-46925057731423694022010-10-07T06:46:54.089-05:002010-10-07T06:46:54.089-05:00I use lists to keep organized and to prioritize. I...I use lists to keep organized and to prioritize. I agree, you do have to say NO. It's hard but you and your family have to come first.<br /><br />I remember the days of volunteering for school activities. Now my last 3 are all in college. You'll be amazed at how quickly the years go by.<br /><br />I loved your serial killer series with Damien Kane and his family set in and around Madison, Wisconsin.Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-13326818834022425782010-10-07T05:26:26.593-05:002010-10-07T05:26:26.593-05:00Welcome to the convertible, Ann! And wow, you are...Welcome to the convertible, Ann! And wow, you are one authentic writer! Hey do your police friends have any need for a stubborn, non-running, mouthy, semi-dangerous old "suspect?" That sounds like a great gig!<br /><br />You know, I've long thought that if the CIA were REALLY smart, they would use older folks for some of their skullduggery. Who looks at a 60 year old granny who's knitting a sweater for her granddaughter? You could probably get away with murder. . . ok, maybe not literally. Playing against type has to be a winner.Betina Krahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379124690406269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-34828539870038466172010-10-07T02:34:16.610-05:002010-10-07T02:34:16.610-05:00Congrats on your new release!
Aside from relying ...Congrats on your new release!<br /><br />Aside from relying on a cell phone (calendar, timer, alarm, etc.), I don't know what I can tell you. Definitely, decide what is really important and what isn't. Also, if your kids are old enough, delegate.<br /><br />cories119[at]yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-24858298006463680782010-10-07T01:06:24.887-05:002010-10-07T01:06:24.887-05:00I am tired just reading about you running from the...I am tired just reading about you running from the cops!!! I do not have an organized life so I can't help you there.EllenToohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114930219445131840noreply@blogger.com