My nephew, Beau, grilled corn for us today, and in addition to being delicious, I thought it was beautiful! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #upnorth #minnesota #upnorthmn #farmersmarket #familylove

So today I went to a book club on a pontoon boat! I got an amazing tour of Mantrap Lake, followed by lunch and a discussion of Loon Point. So much fun! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #upnorth #minnesota #writinglife

My cat, Felix, is having the same problem with his book. #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #writinglife #catlove

Three women, one extraordinary home, and a winter of second chances. The Turnip House is coming on January 19th!

This made me laugh the first time I saw it and I laughed again today. So now I have to inflict it on you.

I would say they are taking over, but it's too late for that. This is their neighborhood and they know it! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #stpaul #turkeys

What a big night! We celebrated Tom's birthday. #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #stpaul #oldfriends #goodfriends #meritagestpaul

A very long lunch (or was it dinner?) that was long overdue with my very dear friend, Mary. SO much fun. #oldfriends #theater #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky

It's that time of year already. I saw my first hollyhock. So pretty! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #summerflowers #stpaul #minnesota

These are apparently called spider flowers, but they are also known as pink queen or grandfather's whiskers. I'm going with grandfather's whiskers! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #stpaul #summerflowers

It was a beautiful day at the farmers' market. I came home with all the beans, cauliflower, and tomatoes I could carry! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #stpaul #farmersmarket

Out for coffee with the ineffable Ms. Cheryl. And yes, we might have been chatting about a show! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #theater #oldfriends

I went to the farmers' market today, and my desk is resplendent! (I also got a lot of beans.) #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #stpaul #summerflowers #farmersmarket

Nothing to see here. Just a bee going about her business on a coneflower. #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #stpaul #summerflowers

Big fun this evening with Michael and Elisa, who also split their time between Minnesota and Mexico. I met Elisa when I was in high school, but she doesn't remember me because I wasn't nearly as cool as she was! #postscript #sanmiguel #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #stpaul #oldfriends

This is my sister and her beautiful daughter. Since my niece Isabelle was in Argentina over Christmas and her birthday, we had a Merry Christmas/Happy Birthday party today! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #familylove #happybirthday #merrychristmas

Three guesses what my niece Isabelle and I did tonight! #familylove #theater #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky

Today, Mom played the piano, and Katie napped with her friends, the bears. It was a very good day. #familylove #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #upnorth #minnesota #upnorthmn #catlove

What a perfect way to spend a birthday! I went swimming in the lake and out to eat with Mom and Dad. It was a very good day. #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #upnorth #minnesota #upnorthmn #familylove

The stage is high, so I am right at shoe level. The shoes in musicals are amazing. Tap shoes and dance shoes and shoes covered in sequins. One show had heels that were actually small disco balls." From "Partial View" in The Postscript this week, syndicated by AMU. subscribe.carrieclasson.com

And here I am getting to spend a few days "up north" with this handsome couple I am lucky to have for parents. Yes, I know I'm the lucky one! #familylove #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #upnorth #minnesota #upnorthmn

Hot nights walking just before the sun sets and SO much color! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #stpaul #summerflowers

And now it is the daylilies' season! My grandmother used to call them "road lilies," because they filled the ditches with beautiful color every summer. They are profuse and popular and get no respect. I love them! #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #summerflowers

Since I've been writing about birch trees, I see them everywhere. Isn't this baby birch a beauty? #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #upnorth #minnesota

I forgot to post a recent photo of the ducks. They have changed out of their raincoats and are now dressed in red, white, and blue. And as a hotdog. #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #minnesota #stpaul #ducks

My debut novel, Loon Point, is doing well. So Peter and I went out and had cake to celebrate! #loonpoint #ilovecake #writinglife #stpaul #minnesota #writersofbluesky #andrewsmcmeel #postscript

I hope everyone is doing what they like to do to celebrate the 4th of July. (I am playing with words, as usual!) #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #4thofJuly

That's what I'm calling them from now on. #postscript #andrewsmcmeel #writersofbluesky #4thjuly

I'm not apologizing for posting another astilbe. It's astilbe season! POW! #summerflowers #stpaul #minnesota #andrewsmcmeel #postscript #writersofbluesky