I have 3 different stories (2 novels & the Kickstarter novella) running around in my head. This may be why I woke up at 4am. If I wasn’t so psyched about all three projects, I’d be seriously pissed. But I woke to find that USAn voters have said “unions are good, giving fertilized eggs more […]
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So today’s the National Day of Writing, I am told. As opposed, I guess, to the other 364 days… Over on Twitter, there’s a hashtag of #whyiwrite. My reason is simple: same reason as #whyibreathe. I was born with words jumbling inside me, wanting to be put in order and set free, to try and
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Taking my companion’s advice, my plan for today was to sleep late, stretch out sore muscles, and then do as little physical activity as possible, to ensure full recovery from yesterday’s bike ride. He is also trying to talk me into doing the Tour de Bronx next month. Hrmmm. Things accomplished today: a freelance copywriting
Recovery, freelance, and a food tip for those of us on a budget… Read More »
I am an advocate of regular (not obsessive) exercise. I also firmly believe that you should pick an exercise that is enjoyable. If it can be social, so much the better. And if it involves stopping for beer along the way? Sign me up! When I bought the new bike this spring, Goal #1 was
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On an ordinary morning a decade ago, I woke up, took the PATH train from NJ into Manhattan. I stopped at the usual coffee cart to pick up a muffin, and gripe with the guy at the counter about the Giants’ game. I admired what a gorgeous day it was, and grumbled about having to
I need no day of memorial; it lives behind my eyelids yet and forever. Read More »
So, last night I received an email from the head of security at the Westin Peachtree Atlanta. He said that he was aware of the situation, and “regret(ted) that a follow up was not shared with you for your awareness.” He assured me that the situation will be “addressed.” I have responded, thanking him for
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Apparently, I had the wrong dates in my schedule. I depart the city not a week from Friday, but THIS Friday. I do not panic. I have everything under control. Really. All I have to do is laundrypaybillswrite5kwordsarrangecatsittingdotheNYRSFreadingtonightedit3storiesdepositpaychecksmeetwithMadame EditrixsendImportantEmailspackickupcardrivetoBoston…. by Friday noon. Piece of cake. Cake with moar coffee, pls. On the plus side,
I’ve got it all together but it’s on the wrong plane… Read More »
If this is relevant to your interests: Practical Meerkat’s 52 Bits of Useful Info for Young (and Old) Writers, week 31. In which Practical Meerkat discusses the idea of the long game, for writers. ———– I’m informed Mercury has gone retrograde, FUBARing our ability to communicate. I don’t believe in astrology, & yet after the
Friday is just another day to freelancers. And yet, the magic remains. Read More »