…it’s so easy to let life’s distractions divert you. Maybe that’s why so many people talk about writing, but never actually do any writing.
Category: Taking time to reflect
” In magnificent glow…”
“… I would rather be ashes than dust. I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze, than…be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.” Jack London
Pondering the ghosts of Christmas past…
…where am I going, where have I been?
If that was “The Summer of Love”…
…what is this the “Summer of”? Went to a very thought provoking exhibit at the DeYoung in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Summer of Love. https://deyoung.famsf.org/summer-love-art-fashion-and-rock-roll?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItI3W-tLM1QIVDG5-Ch2iGwl1EAAYASAAEgLS1_D_BwE (it’s there until August 20th).
Going to the library
I always find something inspiring at my local library, even if it’s not something to read. (like this Princess flower bush planted next to the parking lot.)
Patience and Fortitude
Those are the names of the two lions guarding the great New York Public Library, where I went on a recent visit back East. Patience & Fortitude; good advice for life and writing!
Avoid Negative People
Toxic individuals can derail you faster than almost anything, if you let them.
Stop and smell the roses
Reminding myself to move away from my computer and look around at the world!
A Day of Rest
Forming new habits as I begin this new chapter, I’m starting every day doing a “free writing exercise” for 30 min. No rewriting, no censoring, just letting it flow. And, making one day a week a “Day of Rest”. No writing on works in progress. No research. Not being in pursuit of anything To my…
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