Here in upstate NY we are enjoying the first sprigs of spring. Grass is near needing mowing. Buds are promising to emerge. And I find I have more ideas than I did throughout the dismal winter. Around here at least it was a very mild winter. My current work is about The Blessed Mother and how her son protected her after his death. Naturally there are foxes in the tale, else I'd not be telling it. Whenever anyone asks me how long I can write about foxes I laugh as there is always some circumstance that can be addressed using foxes. I don't say there is any logic to it, but it can be done. I love bending facts, fiction, and magic. The "What If" is a great motivator. What if a squirrel ran the subway? What if everyone north of the equator walked on their feet and everyone south of it walked on their hands? What if people couldn't talk and animals could? If nothing else it is a great place to start a story. Hope everyone is enjoying the spring's offerings. I'll be back soon to give May's tip of the month. It will be how to create a spread sheet for submissions and rejections/acceptances.