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Rewriting the novel
I think I'm beginning to understand something about writing a novel: you have to trust it.
Today, at my retreat in the woods, I wrote and wrote and revised. I thought I'd try a new tactic where I used revision notes (I have seven year's worth, thanks to the amazing folk in my writer's group) to revise chapters instead of wracking my brain to figure ( Read more... ) -
Confession Tuesday: Sabbatical edition
I confess that I'm into the second week of my sabbatical from work, and it's amazing. First, it's amazing that I got this "sabbatical thing" to work, taking two months off work (unpaid, technically) to write AND requesting financial support from my agency (I received a merit bonus that makes up about half of my pay.) Second it's amazing that I ( Read more... ) -
Rainy day gratitudes
I've been meaning to get back to my gratitude practice, which I feels some extra attention after last week's disappointment.
I am grateful for:
Rainy afternoons
Three-legged dogs
New coffee shops
The internet
My partner's natural skill at meal planning
Change
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Confession Tuesday: Too much to keep track of edition
I confess that, for the past week, this is what my work computer desktop has looked like:
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Confession Tuesday: SPRING!!! edition
I confess that I've vaguely surprised that all it takes is three work meetings in a week to completely wipe me out energy-wise. Why do I continue to be surprised by these things?
I confess that I don't understand how parents do it. I'm this exhausted WITHOUT kids . . . Is there some magical reserve of energy that will appear if/when I actually ( Read more... ) -
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Interesting quote from the comments section of a Harvard Gazette article.
The quote "Race is just another word for regrettable traditions now consigned to history book pages..."
The article: http://bit.ly/yUc51b
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Confession Tuesday: By Gosh! edition
I confess:
I'm working on not confusing exhaustion and boredom.
I confess that I'm bored with exhaustion.
I'm dreaming about how to get my hands on a new-old digital camera. Like many things of importance in my life, I suspect it probably doesn't really require money. Recently free, fresh and local food, a stand mixer, and a bicycle have all just come ( Read more... ) -
Confession Wednesday: Sun Energy = Verbose Phoebe edition
I confess that I steal names/classification ideas from the world of co-counseling. For example, sometimes I like to say "person of African heritage" when talking about black folk. Recently, I learned the term " People of the Global Majority," in place of people of color. Hullo? I like that!
I confess that sun gives me energy.
I confess the ( Read more... )