Every morning I wake up and open the back door for my dog, Cordelia. Then I go into the kitchen, fill her bowl up with food and get her fresh water. Then I check to see if my cat William has fresh food and water, and if not, then I fill those up, too. After…
Month: April 2012
Heading Back On the Road
Getting the creative juices flowing again… I re-began work on my novel today; rewrote a section and by doing, re-introduced myself to characters who have been waiting for me to return. I am reminded that writing novels is fun and satisfying and surprising. I write to see what happens. As long as I just enjoy…
My Handout for “How to Improve Your Writing in 20 Minutes a Day” Workshop
This is my handout from the workshop I conducted at the Story Circle Network Writing Conference in Austin, Texas 2 weeks ago. Some helpful hints on overcoming writer’s block and establishing good habits, writing and otherwise. Benefits of Writing 20 Minutes a Day: Increased fluidity, developing voice, discovering who you are and how you think,…
A Memory of My Brother, George
One early evening in summer, my older brother George and I headed off to the Little League baseball field where he was going to play a game and I was going to watch. He was eleven and I was eight. I was barefooted and wore shorts and a thin top; he had on his baseball…
The Key to Happiness: Marry Something.
So here I am, stumbling along. Not sure what to say or do. Not clear when or where to go. Maybe it’s time to just recognize that silence is an acceptable alternative. Except when it comes to commitment. After all, there is that moment when you just have to say, “No, I’m here. I’m not…
Catnapper in the Neighborhood?
This morning at 6 am I looked out my front window on the porch and there I saw Charlie, our tabby cat, who disappeared six months ago. By the time I deposited Cordelia out back and ran back up to the front porch, Charlie was gone. Again. I was elated, however, since Charlie was not…
At This Very Moment
My dog is lying at the back door looking out into the dark The street in front of my house only has an occasional car going by The stained glass lampshades here in the living room glow red and green A helicopter hums far overhead My cat meows from the chair in the other room…
Precious Moments
My sweet Sarah is safely in Sherman for her last rotation in family medicine before finishing her 3rd year and I, who came late last week to help get her settled, am heading back to CA for work tomorrow. It is hard for me to express how wonderful it is to have unhurried time with…
Poem: Street View
Sometimes life feels off Passing by without a nod Tail lights in the night What is the secret To make that reconnection? A glance of “Oh,yes.” Life changes so fast The moon rises many times New friends become old
What Matters
As usual, it is late. What is there to say at the end of the day? This was a good one. Working with two long term students I love, the satisfying completion of my help on a senior thesis for another student who couldn’t have been sweeter, a wonderful visit with one of my daughters…
20 Minutes a Day 