Pink Think: “Life is the most versatile thing under the sun; and in the pursuit of life and character the author who works in a groove works in blinkers.” – Laurence Housman
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You know that fantasy set in the Philippines I wanted to write? I have a page of it done, but another story is calling my name. It is realistic fiction, inspired by – surprise! – all my time lately at a motorsports park. Normally, I would say to the new story, take a hike. However, since I don’t have a lot invested in the fantasy, I don’t feel committed to it yet and I am open to something else at this point.
I am trying to weigh both in terms of what will make for a fun summer project. Decisions, decisions.
Btw I sent off my historical-novel partial to Agent X, and now I wait.
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Summer is officially here and I have about an hour of writing time before the kids get up for the day. I have decided that the laptop will have to take a backseat to the kids. When I get on the computer, my oldest especially needles me about going on this horse website. And who am I to tell her, moderation in all things, if she sees me on the computer all the time?
I will be trying a steno notebook and pen. Going real ultra high-tech nowadays.
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On a side note, I sang karaoke with young women from my church ward last night. Just in someone’s house, about a dozen people. And the funny thing is, after singing once a week with my band for the past couple of months – in front of initially virtual strangers! – I felt kind of nervous doing it in front of the girls. I think if expectations aren’t that high, karaoke is more fun.
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After my last post about my busy week, and reading the comments about it, I felt almost like apologizing for having a full life.
What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I be one of those people that can sit down and let life swirl around me? Why do I always have to be part of the action?
Why can’t I just let myself be?
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