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Does Writing Equal Crazy?
Normally when someone says “I hear voices in my head” one automatically thinks CRAZY! Writers hear voices (characters) in their head all the time so couldn’t we be deemed crazy too? I guess in reality Quiet Riot had it right when they…
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I Don’t Know and I Don’t Care
The subject line is from a Jimmy Buffett song which is also the title of the song. Another favorite lyric is, “Couldn’t care less. Feels all right.” by Matthew Ryan from “Killing the Ghost.” Why all the sudden lack of caring you…
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Sacrifice
I feel guilty if I don’t write everyday. Even if I can only crank out 500 words, I’ll take it. Writing is writing. But I never feel guilty sacrificing writing when it comes to spending time with my niece Riley. Quality time…
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Distractions…
I am the queen of procrastination when it comes to writing. I can easily find a million and one things to do before I can sit down to write. Like this blog for example…do I need to write a blog about distractions?…
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So Far Behind…
Every November, I take part in a seemingly innocuous challenge: write 50,000 words or 175 pages. That is roughly 1666 words a day and I am exactly 8330 words behind. Which actually means I haven’t even begun. Yes you could say I…
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Challenging a Young Mind
My niece is here with me tonight. She’s my polar opposite in the zodiac world. I’m a Scorpio and she’s a Taurus, but she’s so like me in so many ways. She’s creative, loves music, and has a hunger for knowledge that…
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Sigh…Day is Almost Over
First, I really didn’t want to start out my day with a gyno visit, but I do have to admit my gyno is pretty cool. It’s not nearly as creepy, icky, and painful as some of my friend’s horror stories. I have…
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Things I’ve Learned Today
Waking up @ 5 am to ANY Disturbed song will scare the hell out of you. (Even if you’re a fan.) I’m getting old. I actually listened and enjoyed NPR News at 6 am on my way to work. Never rush out…