One of the things I do when I am first envisioning a novel is mine for memories. This helps me form a new character and hone in on what I want to say in the book. It helps me figure out the emotional arc…and why the character won’t leave me alone! (that’s me playing Dolly…
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Scrolling through pictures,…
I found this. What do you think they’re talking about?
The last week of class
THANK YOU to all my students! Once again, I have learned so much!!!
The wisdom that found its way to my desk
Sometimes, the right quote comes just when you need it. And today, THAT was what I needed!!!!
It’s no secret that Presidents inspire me and my family
Last night, my son, Elliot, voted for the first time. Here is the moment when he realized: I am part of this. He has always been the history buff, the boy who knows all about Presidents. Last night, he became, in his words, an American. (And a fetcher of tissues for both of us.) “America,…
Election Day!
Today, the baby, the presidential scholar, is old enough to vote. This morning, he said, “It will be hard to concentrate when I have this very important responsibility to take care of.” VOTE!!!!!!
Sometimes, I need a pat on the back
That’s all. Back to work.
Yoga wisdom
(not me…..yet.) I have learned a lot about writing practicing Bikram Yoga. Today, in the middle of my standing straight leg, I felt a spasm in my lower back. No radiating pain. Just a knot. I tried to get back into the posture, but it hurt too much. Later, in the class, I avoided sit…
Feeling grateful
So grateful that my friends and family on the East Coast are safe and doing well. The images are frightening! Special kudos to the men and women who work for Emergency Services!! NOW I can go back into the cave! Time to get some more DANGEROUS pages done!
Lake Michigan, Oct 30
the word for the day is momentum. Stay safe and dry! Happy Writing!