Monthly Archives: November 2008

9 Nov: This is not working

This daily reporting nonsense is not only making me crazy, it’s hurting my writing. I realized today that last week I pasted in a scene “as is” that should have been re-written — because I was anxious to report that … Continue reading

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7-8 Nov: a much needed break

On the 7th the week caught up with me, big time. After work, I had to do some stuff in preparation for a Board meeting the next day and then realized I HADN’T READ ANY FICTION FOR MORE THAN A … Continue reading

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6 Nov: trying to focus

Re-writing. Heavy editing.Trying not to drown in this muck. New pages: 5-ish? I’ve lost track.Total pages: 82 Write a blog post?Oh please. I’m busy here.

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5 Nov: reflections on race

Here is a truth I rarely acknowledge about myself: Sometimes words and ideas get stuck in my head. And there is nothing I can do to get them out, to let others take their place, until I put them in … Continue reading

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4 Nov: being present in the moment

I tried to write, really I did. But how can you not watch history in the making? I wanted to be a part of it, even if from a distance. I wanted to see the numbers add up as choices … Continue reading

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