Had a good and important day today. Maria sold out her Plaid Sunday potholders by breakfast, and that was exciting to see.

I went to Battenkill Books at ll a.m. and took calls from all over the country – Alaska, California, Montana, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, talked to some lovely and interesting people. We had lots of calls and I enjoyed the conversations. We sold and signed a lot of books. It was very successful and we will do it again from 4 to 6 p.m. on December 2. You can call me there at 518 677 2515 and also order copies of any of my books at that number and  I will sign and personalize them. And Connie Brook will give you free videos and Bedlam Farm Notecards. Jenna Woginrich, author of “Barnheart” and the creator of the terrific website came by and Connie Brooks says we are selling a lot of each other’s books on our blogs. That’s nice too. “Barnheart,” coming out next week, is a passionate account of a young writer’s eagerness for a farm.

Then I went to Gardenworks at 2 p.m.and signed another bunch of books there. So a happy and rewarding day. And yes, I am tired.

Lots of people are clamoring for Simon’s bray, and I generally don’t take orders for videos but these touched my heart, and fortunately, Simon’s brays are plentiful. Come and see his bray, his handling of Rose, and the feisty and inquisitive chicken Meg take a ride on Simon’s back.