Got some interesting news yesterday. I got a letter in the mail saying my entry was selected as a winner in the Iowa Alumni Magazine nonfiction writing contest! I submitted it last February, and it will be published online next month.

I think they originally intended to have one winner, but in their words, they liked the quality of the entries (there were over 80) so much, they decided to have 3 winners. I was in essence the "third place" winner, as the feature winner will get $500, the "In My Experience" winner will get $250, and I will get $100. They also sent along a pen/pencil set. (I assume the other two winners will be published in the magazine itself.)

So, that made my day. First time I've gotten money for something I've written!

The kids were having breakfast when I left today. John was in a lovey mood this morning. Twice he came and gave me a hug and said I love you! Hanna was bright and bubbly too, she wanted me to wind up the Big Bird tricycle toy and make it zoom across the floor.