<——-Sorry, guys, but I might need some of these.
I did Friday.
You know how, if you’re very lucky, you can stumble across a person who doesn’t just talk about hope, but who embodies it? I was fortunate enough to meet one about eight months ago.
She’s a mom of two young children, works full-time, writes and manages to have a kind word for everybody.
Proof of that is to the right: a personalized blogging award she bestowed on me and several others, along with the sweetest, most encouraging words… *sniff*
Look at this: 
Nice, huh? That black and white sketch is Hilary Wagner’s own art work from her upcoming début novel, Nightshade City. Guess we can add “graphically talented” to her bio as well.
Anyway, H-girl, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Oh, and while you’re here, I feel I would be remiss if I didn’t nag you again about your diet. Contrary to popular belief, Cheetos are not one of the four food groups.
Since I know you no longer listen to me, perhaps you’ll find this little dude more persuasive:
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The Tart,
You are the sweetest person EVER! It’s official, I’m moving to Tartland!
YOU ARE THE BEST! I have not had Cheetos in two whole weeks! You can rest easy! I’ve switched to Crunchers Dill Potato chips fried in peanut oil!!!!
*runs*
xoxo — Hilary
Aw Tarty, this is the nicest thing ever!
(And dear, don’t you know that Cheetos are a part of one of the four food groups?)
*ducks and runs as well*
Argh! This is not quite what I had in mind, you two. Let’s try this again.
I’m quite, quite certain that rats prefer this to saturated fat-infested carbs:
Feels so strange to see somebody ELSE being the tart! Congrats on the award! Very deserved.
Thank you, Hart. And it’s way too cool you and I met. 🙂
Salad is for suckers!!!! *sticks out tongue*
Sweet entry. And I don’t even eat Cheetos. 🙂
Hilary, why do I feel like I’m back in elementary school whenever I’m around you? *puts thumbs in ears and waggles other fingers*
Glinda, I don’t eat them either. When I indulge in junk food, it’s usually of the chocolate variety.
I’m with Hil! Salads are not the high-carbo-drenched lunches and dinners that rats and possums love to eat!
*rolls eyes* For anyone who might not be in on some of the above references, jaekaebee writes MG fiction about possums, and Hilary, obviously about rats. This would be volley #34,068 in the “rats rule, possums drool” debate.
Aw, what a great post.
And whaddya mean, Cheetos aren’t a food group?
I don’t think you’re going to win the Cheetos debate, but congrats on the award! 🙂
Amy, behave, young lady, or I will feed you difficult interview questions.
Laura, you got that one right. And thank you. 🙂 I was honored.
Dear The Tart,
I forgot to post this with my Cheeto promos! Ha, ha, but I need to give credit to Gustave Dore, an amazing French illustrator, from the 19th century. He is responsible for my ratties!
Here is a link of his beautiful work! http://dore.artpassions.net/
xoxo — Hilary