When I set out on this sea of words this month I had some goals. I was going to use the game of NaNoWriMo to get some long-delayed writing projects off the tarmac and into the air. Here’s what I wanted to do: 1. Write the book about “Projects” that has been rattling around in … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Post Mortem
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The 1 Thing I Am Good At
Yesterday I completed Day 750 on 750words.com Milestone, I think. No badge for that, but still, the symmetry pleases me. The one thing I am good at is sticking to things. If I commit to it, I do it. It's the one thing my friends and students always say they wish they could do, too. … Continue reading The 1 Thing I Am Good At
Homecoming
I put the velvet comforter on the bed the other day and and I've been craving gingerbread, and ginger snaps, pumpkin spice lattes, and pot roast. This weekend we had a fire in the fireplace for the first time. The cat, who has not slept on my bed since I put the cotton comforter on … Continue reading Homecoming
Spinning Plates on Sticks
I just realized that it's been almost a month since I've written here and there are actually few people who still subscribe to this blog who may be wondering WHY they do, given that there is clearly nothing happening here. I've been seriously considering blank-slating this blog and starting all over because I don't think … Continue reading Spinning Plates on Sticks
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