My beloved youngest son turns eighteen tomorrow (yes, he was born on Christmas). I am proud of all my kids, but want to praise this one especially today. He has grown into a wonderful, kind young man who has been the light of my life since the day he was born--all four of them have been so for me. My youngest has been the best present I ever got on Christmas. I'm incredibly glad he chose me for his mom.
Favorite quote of the week from him:
Mother (upon noticing that youngest son is reading Ishmael by Daniel Quinn): "Are you reading that on your own?" (meaning, not a book for school).
Son (dryly humorous): "No, mom. Some guy helps me with it."
Happy birthday to my youngest, an old soul who towers over me now and whose adult life I anticipate with joy and admiration.
Happy holidays to all--we're having a quiet time on Christmas this year, with roast duck for dinner instead of the usual turkey.
My name is Joan McMillan and this blog is, as Emily Dickinson says, "my letter to the world." I am currently working on a nonfiction book about the murder of a young woman, Asha Veil, born Joanna Dragunowicz, and her unborn daughter, Anina, on September 9, 2006. My book is meant to honor her life and illuminate the need to create a safer world for women and children.

To read an excerpt from the book, please click on the following link:
ashaveilbook.blogspot.com
An excerpt from The Pleasure Palace, my romantic comedy, can be found here:
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