Got back through snow-blasted Massachusetts – in parts, the power will be out for days – to the farm, which had a few inches, mostly gone. Went through the mail, greeted the dogs, picked ticks off of everybody, and then went to the farm to check on Simon (his eyes are light sensitive on his meds so he has to stay inside during the daytime). He looks good, Jessica Barrett and our new vet (we will meet her tomorrow afternoon) did a good job cleaning up a swollen and leaking eye. Looks a bit red but in good shape and he takes his medicine three times a day.

Tomorrow, dogs to the groomer, many chores, bills, shopping, cleaning, interviews, and then Thursday afternoon to Wilmington Vt. to cheer Lisa Sullivan on as she rebuilds Bartleby’s Bookstore, nearly destroyed by Irene. The event will be at the Deerfield Elementary School at 6:30. Saturday, 2 p.m., Saratoga Springs, Barnes and Noble, signing books.

Battenkill Books has Paypal now, and is giving away either a signed Bedlam Farm notecard or a signed “Going Home” video. Going to sign 20 books in the morning. We are steaming towards 1,000 building up as the holidays approach. You can also call Connie Brooks to order “Going Home” to be shipped anywhere in the world (with free notecard or video_. 518 677-2515.