I made good progress today on my “To Do” list of building projects that have been hanging over me seemingly forever. I cussed, fumed, and threw some tools around, but I managed to get half of the forms installed for a 50-foot long concrete sidewalk in front of my house (yes, I know, a 50-foot … read more My Building Projects “To Do” List
I’m continuing to sort through and throw out most of the “stuff” I have accumulated over the years with the goal of fitting everything I want to keep in one small room. It’s a bit depressing to walk down the memory lane of my life, look out over piles of junk that I believed I … read more So Much Junk Collected Over the Years
A long time ago, when I initially set out to be a writer and before I sold my first book to a traditional publisher, I had a drawer full of form rejection slips—more than 100! But I persisted, and eventually landed a multi-book contract that launched my writing career. If you have writing in your … read more Never Give Up
A quiet night here, and too much time to think about the past and fret about the future. “Sometimes you just have to be silent because no words can explain what is going on in your heart and mind.”
A friend on Ello recently joked about writers running off the tracks, and after browsing my page, he wrote: “I would think, having surfed your page, you would be firmly on track. Completely, totally, one hundred percent, absolutely, positively, confirmed, obediently, full-fledged, and compliantly on track at all times.” I do try! Growing older has … read more Running Off the Tracks
As I begin the unpleasant chore of getting rid of most of the stuff I have accumulated over the years, tonight I came upon a blast from the past. Buried in the back of a large closet in my garage, I found 10 very heavy boxes. And when I peered inside, lo and behold—many, many … read more Blast from the Past
I’ve been a night owl since I was a kid, and I have always done my best writing at night. When the stars are out and noisy people are asleep, I’m alone with my thoughts, my imagination, and my dreams. This quote from an anonymous source sums it up: “The late night hours were made … read more I Love the Night