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...From the wrong side of the tracks. Is how Stephen Fry just described Jade Goody on Twitter and I think that's a wonderful comparison.

She might not have been everyone's cup of tea but the more I read and the more I learned about her (especially around the time of Shilpagate) the more I liked her. Stephen liked her too; 'Poor, dear Jade. She was a fellow guest  on Wossy a year or so back & I warmed to her immensely. All impulsive spirit & smiles. What a life.'

My regard for her lately has soared. I have no patience at all with those who whine; 'eeahh, she's got no shame she should die with dignity' and etc. etc. ad inf. She's died as she lived, in the glare of the media spotlight. She chose to have it that way, her decision - and in doing so, she's not only raised a great deal of money for her very young children's future she has massively raised awareness of cervical cancer.

As her agent said on the beeb this morning; it's pure snobbery. It's perfectly OK for people to document their impending deaths through beautiful lyrical books or prize-winning documentaries, but do it in the tabloids and you're just wrong - Well, millions more people will be aware of this hideous cancer because of Jade Goody and I for one salute her for it.

Jade died last night.

and Graham Linehan are Tweeting to each other. Like two giant Mastodons calling to one another across the great primaeval forests of yore.

Why yes, I am drinking that strong Colombian coffee again, why do you ask?

As Meat Loves Salt from Amazon as I am reliably informed it is rich in teh gay. Anyone read it? Opinions? It gets glowing reviews.

And it's Sunday! Aka do nothing day. Toasty buttered toast, coffee, Countryfile, an exciting looking new book to review, all day to browse t'internet and post endlessly meaningless, skatageous dribblings. My quiet joy is quiet and joyous.

Oh, and Happy Mother's Day to all that fit the category. I hope you're having a simply marvellous day you little furry balls of love and nonsense, you. XXX

I'm pondering on moving all writerly-drabbling to a separate blog soon though, so I won't keep cluttering your flist with my nonsense.

Entanglement. Keeping to writing this chapter by chapter in character blocks, I'm currently working on Matt's character and progress is pleasing. I'm currently at a pivotal point in the plot and it's all  terribly exciting. :o) So consistently was I failing to meet my own rather feeble standards, I decided to reduce my expectations and persuaded myself that a min. 10,000 words a week was fine and dandy. I managed 10,076 this week so - result! Tick the box. *G*

Current wordage, 89,282 - probably about 45% complete.

Blue; another chapter done and posted to subscribers. The end is in sight.

Current total, 95,035 - est. 67% complete.

Incidentally, this leviathan is going to need a beta soon. It's currently 7 weeks from completion but if anyone wants to step up to the plate and offer their services, I'd be immensely grateful.