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As hard as it looks.
"A 120-page football annual, full time law school classes, and final exams."

"What is Peter Bean's life, April 1 - May 15, 2008?"

"Correct. Pick again."

"Let's stick with 'Six Weeks Of Hell' and go for $500, Alex."

I just got a terribly discomforting email from the house editor at Maple Street Press informing me that this year's production deadline for The Eyes of Texas 2008 is totally inflexible. On the off chance that you've ever put together an edited book, you know that wrangling finished chapters from contributors on time is a lot like herding cats. At every turn, there's a new fire to put out. Pretty soon, you're tired, behind schedule, and mixing metaphors.

Toss in the not insignificant fact that law school final exams coincide exactly with the deadline for sending this book to press and I've got myself six obscenely busy weeks in front of me.

The upshot? My contributions around these parts will be sparse. Morning Coffee will take a hiatus, and my posting will be limited to here-and-there thoughts as time permits. I'm more grateful than ever to have the 40 Acre Sports guys rockin' the baseball coverage. AW, 54b, Horn Brain, and BZ will certainly jump in as they're able, as well.

In the meantime, keep the good stuff coming in the Diaries. I may not be able to sit down and write much, but I'm refreshing the site as frequently as you are, and always appreciate all the stories and opinions you guys contribute.

--PB--

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YEW AIN'T HURT

Keep ya head up, son.

by Holly on Apr 2, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mixed metaphor, meet lolcats.

wait a minute...are you saying this is me???

Funny Pictures

i wouldn't say i start fires around EVERY turn.  for instance, i'm totally going to start on my chapter any day now, i swear.

by billyzane on Apr 2, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gung ho, sir!

Keep soldierin' on, there, Colonel Bean.

This makes me a creep.

Go boom, mothers. Please, just go boom.

by Horn Brain on Apr 2, 2008 10:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks just like him

He even likes to wear really high popped collars.

by Wells on Apr 2, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I cannot believe...
I read the whole f'ing thing while wating for a flight.  Neat Crap though....

by Bevoboy94 on Apr 8, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chin up

Don't worry, I'm sure the cold hard cash that will line your pockets post the immense success of Eyes of Texas will more than make up for the hard work.

Plus, with football and basketball seasons in hibernation, you need something to keep you busy, don't you?

My adopted kid is pure genius at the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.

by jc25 on Apr 3, 2008 8:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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