I should have posted this two days ago, but my internet connection is as undependable as always...
On Tuesday, we got our first baby squirrels at the center! Spring has officially begun! Let all dance throughout the land :) Also on Tuesday, I recieved a response from the magazine I submitted my sci-fi short story to... and no dice. But it is my first rejection. I'm submitting to another venue as we speak. So things are progressing and I'm not waiting on pins and needles anymore!