My Manos Maxima wrap is going swimmingly. I made lots of progress yesterday while I watched a movie on a wet, gray day.
But then…I kind of got bored with it. It is a really simple pattern, after all, mostly just stockinette. (This is why I think I will never be able to make a sweater.) So I had to set it aside and do something more interesting for a while, like cast on for a new Duality hat in a pretty green Malabrigo Rios. 
This is what I got done during our viewing of Apollo 13, and there were several spots I had to stop knitting and just watch. It’s just such a good movie, you know? Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise are so good, and Ed Harris is a bit attractive, and it’s all suspenseful and funny and stuff. So yeah, it was a good Sunday. Jack agrees; he appreciated being able to rest after all the excitement of the birthday party. 
This morning I was resting on my couch with a cup of tea, appreciating the view of the magnolia tree in my front yard. We had one at the house where I grew up, so this is a lovely reminder, plus it’s just a gorgeous tree. 
I can see it from the window of my craft room too, where I sit at my desk. Just another reason why I love this house. Maybe it will inspire me today as I get back to work on query letters. I got my first rejection yesterday, a very kind form rejection, and it’s fine. I’m expecting plenty of those. I’ve got lots more agents to query, and I still haven’t searched through the new Manuscript Wishlist website yet. I think my goal will be to send out two more queries today; that seems reasonable, doesn’t it?
I hope your Monday is productive as well!
bonnyknits 
Yes, keep sending queries! If you send enough you should get at least one acceptance, and if you get two or more it will be your turn to send out a rejection letter 🙂
You’re so kind! Thank you! 🙂
lovely tree! As for the rejection, I guess it is to be expected, but still must be a bummer. I hope some of them will hold some constructive advice/criticism/suggestions. Your hat and wrap look pretty together. 🙂
Thank you. Yeah, it’s a little disappointing, but it’s just one, right? Now, if it climbs into double digits, THAT would be a bummer! 🙂
that would get hard, but isn’t unheard of, I don’t think. Aren’t there tales of famous authors getting rejected dozens of times? I hope you get accepted sooner rather than later, but at the same time, just hang in there. 🙂
Yep, lots of them! It’s a really subjective business, and so much of this is luck, getting your work into the hands of exactly the right person who will love it. I’m still hoping. 🙂
The colors are so pretty as is your home !
The dog photo is priceless .
Good luck. I love your front porch. Do you sit and knit there?
I do occasionally, but I’m more often sitting on the back porch so the puppies can join me. 🙂