I’m very accepting. I write what comes to me. I accept it. Sometimes I have second thoughts, and they are usually right. I accept that some of what I write is very second rate, yet other pieces are inspired. Sometimes, my second thoughts will turn something second rate into something inspired. Sometimes, I leave it… Read More Acceptance
While I’ve been concentrating on various things in ‘Round Midnight, like the Blue Note debut or the Colbert appearance, I’ve bitten myself. The story has taken a major turn. I needed Cassie to have a different dream (42. Siren), something new, or at least an evolution of the ones she was having, and this one… Read More Now I’ve done it
I’m still here. Other than my ‘Round Midnight posts and a couple of EJO posts, I’ve been quiet. I’ve lacked the will to let myself go. There are times when I think of my father and just have to cry. Yesterday was the second week anniversary of his death. I’m usually the stoic in the… Read More Exploring meaning
I’m still reeling, and it has been over a week. It’s not like it was unexpected or anything. He had been ill for some time. It would have been easier if he had died in his sleep, or suddenly from a heart attack, but he lingered, and it was left to me to call time.… Read More Second guessing
Some of you may have noticed my absence this past week. On Wednesday, my father took a turn for the worse, and was unresponsive all day. After finishing my teaching, I hopped in the car and drove the 5 hours to be at his bedside. I went straight to the hospital. He was very awake… Read More Goodbye Dad
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