I thought I'd check in with you on my New Year's Goals, since last night I was thinking that nearly two weeks in, they're not as shiny and new as they were on December 31st.

• Writing every day. Um, not so much. Trying, but some days are just nuts.


• Reading the Bible more. Um, so-so. Still have great intentions and HOPE, though!


• I did not submit anything of my own, but all my knowledge did help my hubby get a contract for an article I helped him edit over New Year's. It came yesterday and is going back out in the mail today.


• Reading: check.


• I have not purchased or acquired any new books yet, save one I ordered after Christmas for book club that arrived yesterday. Neither have I stepped foot into a bookstore, because of the temptation.


• Exercise: doing okay, need to do better.


• Organizing every day: now this I HAVE done; almost every day I've gone through a stack, or a basket or drawer. I'm doing well with this. Take five minutes to do so at your house, and you'll feel like you've accomplished something AND have a bit of peace of mind!


• Brave: I think I've done okay with my goal so far, but those ghost voices of the past are tough to ignore.

So, there you have it, the mid-month check-in.