Hideous , as in having something like a 99 % rejection rate for fiction writers . With those kinds of odds , I ' m much better off at a craps table in Vegas . Still , I was foolhardy enough - and , like most writers , unreasonably optimistic - to think that I might creep into that glorious one percent .
Answer the following question: Why is the narrator so pessimistic at the moment ?

Many writers get rejected .

I get the impression that most of her homework is going to be more work for me than for her . :) Not that I mind . We 'll be breaking out hair and glue and fabric and glitter and foam and all kinds of things later today , or maybe tomorrow or Sunday , possibly all three . And you all know how much I love to break out the hair and glue and fabric and glitter and foam .
Answer the following question: Why does the narrator not mind getting dirty making this item ?

It is for a loved one .

I had a really good nap and was ready to go by the time they arrived . We went out to their family 's beach house , and hung out there for the rest of the day . Sunday we had some really nice discussions with breakfast , then headed out down the coast . We first stopped at an open beach , but it was too windy and cold .
Answer the following question: What happened on Sunday ?

There was some great conversations .

In fact , it might be a bonus . As a DM I have sometimes felt sort of isolated behind my DM screen which functions as a veritable wall between me and the players . I think this lower height will allow me to be separated from the players to keep my adventure texts and notes secret but still allow me to feel like I am a part of the group . There are two features of this screen that makes it , in my mind , the best DM screen ever published by TSR / Wizards .
Answer the following question: What might be being discussed here ?
They might be discussing an online game