(she speaks in an aside)

I hate to interrupt the flow of these conversations, but I wanted to mention that Dean and I are leaving tomorrow for New York and we'll be on NBC's Today on Friday morning. I'm told it will be around 9:30 am for both eastern and mountain time. (This appearance is for rapunzel's revenge, our new graphic novel for young readers.) All I hear about Al Roker is that he's a completely wonderful and genuine person. Fingers crossed that Al will be willing to wear the fabulous Rapunzel braids wig that Mindy Hale made. What a photo op.

We'll be at The Purple Cow bookstore in Tooele, Utah on Saturday, and after we get back, I'll continue with part 4 (and 5?). You're all being so indulgent of me. It's been nice to get down in writing things I've been thinking about for the last few years and to hear your thoughts.

And in celebration of our newest baby, I leave you with a rapunzel's revenge-inspired limerick by Laura Middleton.

A Plea from Rapunzel

Oh, my! To be tied I am fitted.
That witch should be gagged and committed.
I plead with each Hale,
Write me out of this tale;
That pretty-faced prince is dim-witted.