In much less pain these days, although my hands still get stiff when I write.  My daughter is anxious for me to resume writing because she's my first editor and wants to get paid!  Unfortunately, there's been some sort of internal shake-up at my publisher, which puts the future of the Ophelia Dawson series into question.  I'm cool with waiting that one out.  I've got so much else on my plate.  My eldest got into the private school she wanted and I'm planning on homeschooling the other three, which is rather scary.  And also, of course, we're waiting breathlessly to know if and when we get our new house.  I can't wait to tell you all about that adventure!  Here's a hint-

In any case, Happy Back-to-School Shopping!  I'm a lousy shopper, but, thankfully, my mother- and sister-in-law are brilliant at it.