No, as it turns out, I can't make the Noir City film festival! I'm bummed about that. Those folks are just hilarious and I'm sure Eddie's movie is masterful. They'll sell a ton of books.

Hope you get better soon. Take it easy and don't go out too early. Sometimes it takes time to get rid of the nasties for good.

I'd say "Stupid'll do if you don't bruise easy"... but a classy dame like you can call me what she wants. I'll take it and I'll like it. ;0)

Nice to meet you. We have much in common... particularly a love for things dark and warped. But don't ever change, Tiger. "I don't think I'd like you with a heart."

Hey, Ms. Donna:

Hope all has been well. Happy New Year!

Thanks for the comment on the shoes - I am not worthy... ;-)

Thanks! Quite a diverse selection indeed!

It's virtually been a pleasure. Hope you have a 'real' great 2008.

Nice to see you are back in some of your heels! I have been (gasp) wearing black lace and suede sneakers lately but then it can get slippy here and my boots are not really made for snow and ice on stairs.

I feel for your bone chip. I had a chunk of the top of my right heel bone (talus) removed after I sheared it off in a racquetball tournament. I set my foot for a shot, but the rest of me moved forward. The surgeon was a runner so I told him to get a good night's sleep and treat it like his own ankle. A week after I had the cast off, I took a 3rd in a tae kwon do tournament. Couldn't run...so I had to stay and fight. I brought the trophy to my next follow up appointment.

Love that photo. Books! BoooOOOooks!!!

Okay, the violet pumps...How long did you wear them and did it involve walking? As the seasons change I go from my flat mary janes to my half inch (vibram rubber) hiking boots and really enjoy the change in altitude. Hats (and heels) off to you if those are your usual attire.

Donna, my fair maiden, where have you been?

db

Hey Donna,
So with the time difference your up ealry and I am getting ready to go home after a 12 hour day! Hey did I mention I work at Disneyland? I work M/F from 0400-1230 so you can catch me anytime then. If you want you can also email me at my work: Michael.Warden@Disney.com
Gottta finish some paperwork bye for now....MW

I read your wonderful A to Zee at the Sisters in Crime Forensics conference in St Louis Mo. Our packets included a copy of "Mystery Scene." Then I went to a shooting range and learned to load and fire automatic weapons. Just your typical 50th birthday events in America. Tomorrow it's poisons, toxicology and "use of force."

oops Dessert for this reader...

D is for Donna who with delicate diction
Danced through a death march decidedly fiction
Desert for this reader while she dined at the Hilton
Discombobulating the wait staff by her drooled recitation

M is for Moore, who missed this mussed mastication
Made much more maleficent through misted marination
Many a maiden, even manly miffed patrons
Moved more than a meter to avoid saturation

Thanks..it was grand!

I looked at your tears the other day. They made me happy.

No worries - thanks so much! Hope Alaska was fun.

Donna-
I'm new here on crimespace and am currently working on a cozy mystery set in Scotland. I've been trying to find out more about police procedure in Scotland. Would you happen to know of any resources for this? I've found a lot of information about the police in general but not much that's specific to how they process a crime scene, etc. I lived in Peterhead from 2001-2003 and usually make a visit back each summer. I'd be grateful for any help you could give me.
Thanks,
Lisa