Monthly Archives: January 2012

Just Write: Self-shaming Sunday Update

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

A quick recap: When I last left you, I was struggling, as I am wont to do these days, with the death of Retribution.  Perhaps death is a strong word.   Hiatus may be a better way to put it.  That … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dad

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Today would have been my father’s 60th birthday. These are a few of the things that always remind me of him. One of my dad’s favorite movies. We watched it nearly every weekend when we lived in Germany. Happy Birthday, … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

This week I learned… …that Beginning Yoga for a grade is really a combination of intermediate Yoga and Pilates for a grade.  This is something that I feel is grossly misrepresented in the course description.  The instructor, a tiny woman … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Self-shaming Sunday Update

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.  ~Henry Ford I’m done. I’ve decided that in order to avoid prosecution and a hefty fine for violating my county-wide burn ban, it would be prudent of me to take … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week…

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

This week I learned… …that nothing strikes fear in my heart, or pisses me off more than being surrounded by young, obnoxious kids in a freshmen level class.  This semester I am taking Intro to Sociology.  It is a low-level … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Self-shaming Sunday Update

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

Why do I suddenly feel like it’s weigh in day and I’ve just come down off of a ten-day junk food eating binge?  Could it be because I am feeling guilty? Most definitely. Let’s get right to the unpleasant self-shaming, … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

“Procrastination is the most common manifestation of Resistance because it’s the easiest to rationalize.  We don’t tell ourselves, ‘I’m never going to write my symphony.’  Instead we say, ‘I’m going to write my symphony; I’m just going to start tomorrow.’”  … Continue reading →

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Just Write: When ideas strike

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Every Thursday my writing group meets at our favorite coffee shop.  We crowd around little round tables, in wooden, straight back chairs and shoot the stink eye at the losers taking up space in the comfy chairs – our comfy … Continue reading →

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Just write: Self-shaming Sunday update

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

What a difference a week can make.  You may recall that this time last week, I was wallowing in a big old vat of homebrewed self-pity, bemoaning my inability to make any meaningful progress toward the completion of my novel, … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week…

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

“Resistance is not a peripheral opponent.  Resistance arises from within.  It is self-generated and self-perpetuated.  Resistance is the enemy within.”  – The War of Art:  Winning the Inner Creative Battle – Steven Pressfield “Resistance has no strength of its own.  … Continue reading →

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Stop surfing and start writing

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

I’ve been in a bit of a writing slump that last six months or so.  I’d like blame it on a grueling work and school schedule, but that would be a lie.  The truth is, I haven’t been applying myself, … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Sunday Self-shaming Update

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

In the past, I’ve been reluctant to write about my writing process, or lack thereof.  I admire those who write blogs, documenting their failures and successes; giving advice to help ease the way for newbs like me.  I don’t feel … Continue reading →

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