I Lied to My Husband

For three months, I’ve lied to my husband.

I told him I had a speaking engagement in Georgia, and I didn’t.

But we drove anyway.

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And we arrived at one of my favorite places in the world; a farm where I mourned the loss of a dear friend, have been loved and have loved. Where I wrote a big chunk of my next book and burned a few of my demons, committing their ashes to the bottom of a lake.

Sometimes, lying is okay.

Sometimes, taking a break is too.

Be back Friday.

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Comments

8 responses to “I Lied to My Husband”

  1. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    I’m sure he’ll forgive you! Now, if there could have just been balloons at the farm awaiting your arrival…and a marching band….

  2. Kirsten Avatar
    Kirsten

    Enjoy your little getaway!

  3. TomMartinATL Avatar

    What part of Georgia is the farm located?

    Just a curious Georgia resident ; )

    1. Anne Marie Miller Avatar

      It’s near ellaville/americus

  4. Keith Jennings Avatar

    I followed your link and read your 2012 essay in Relevant. It reminded me why I started reading your work in the first place—I love well-told stories dressed in well-crafted prose.

    It’s a rare thing on the interwebs—connective writing with a distinct voice. Look forward to what’s to come.

    You two enjoy your respite.

  5. shelia Avatar

    Have fun, you two, and I’ll see you on Friday. Supper will be waiting for you. :)

  6. jonstolpe Avatar
    jonstolpe

    A break is a good thing. I wrote about the importance of PAUSE on my blog yesterday. This weekend, I’ll be taking a PAUSE with my wife in Ocean City, MD.

  7. Pete Avatar

    Is lying ok sometimes? Think I’ll avoid commenting on that. But did notice that now you and Tim are even – he got you to go to the Quad Cities on the pretext of a talk that wasn’t scheduled; you got him to Georgia the same way. (LOVE the picture in the car. Tim should try out in Hollywood!)