Wow, already two thirds of the way through this month, and my novel is doing more than just starting to take shape. That’s what I love so much about NaNoWriMo, its ability to force me into staying focused on one plot with multiple themes throughout the month. Before I finally broke down in 2012 and … Continue reading This Novel, Day 20
Dear Journal, I’m feeling optimistic today, and not just because I got my teaching schedule for the spring, but that’s a great reason to feel good. It’s exciting to see a continuation of what I’ve been working hard for the past few months. But I’m feeling optimistic because there are so many other things ahead … Continue reading Dear Journal: Optimism, and Best Friends
Some days writing is easier than others, but at the end of every day, after hitting my personal goals, there is a feeling of fulfillment. Today was a relatively easy writing day — Day 16 — because I had a solid idea of where I wanted to end up, so getting there was an adventure … Continue reading This Novel, Day 16
I never wanted my children to believe in Santa Claus, but now that my oldest is on the verge of disbelief I want to hang onto the jolly old elf at all costs. What changed? When we found out my wife was pregnant we had a sit down talk. You know, the kind of deep … Continue reading The Truth About Santa
Love is impatience Unraveling the soul In a fit of pique Pious underneath Settling into life Frayed at the seams So unrequited Like a stolen moment And carbon tears Twisted into steel This hard emotion Fashioned in acid A small death Calling itself love But killing just the same In moments like these When hate … Continue reading Hard Emotion
This older couple stopped me today while I was working at Target. “What is this Cartwheel thing?” the tall, white-haired man asked me. “Well, Cartwheel is an app that you can download that allows you to get a percentage off of certain items,” I answered, all professional-like. “Because we were at the vacuums and we … Continue reading A Conversation
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