January 16 Day 679: Writers Block

One article done. One to go. Between two promised pieces and imminent deadlines, I have been writing a fair amount this week. Perhaps that is why I haven’t posted much to the blog. I spent many hours this Sunday typing gibberish– just to put something on the page. I don’t like any of it. ItContinue reading “January 16 Day 679: Writers Block”

December 30 Day 662: Top 10 of 2021

Preparing to ring in the New Year is a time of reflection and appreciation for the year that we are closing out. So today, I present to top 10 blog posts (as determined by the number of reader views during 2021). #10: January 16 Day 314: The Speed of Change in which I consider my habitsContinue reading “December 30 Day 662: Top 10 of 2021”

December 18 Day 650: Return to the Sunnyside

Taking a break from grading, my husband and I drove down to Salem, OR to pick-up our youngest from his first semester at college. On the way, we stopped by Sunnyside Piazza because I wanted to see its new intersection art. Three months ago to the day, I celebrated completing the manuscript for my laborContinue reading “December 18 Day 650: Return to the Sunnyside”

October 8 Day 579: Daily Word Count

Do you have a maximum number of words you can write per day? I think I do. And I think all forms of writing accumulate towards that total. So, if I intend to work on a manuscript but I spend the morning composing email, I have already reduced what can be accomplished by the numberContinue reading “October 8 Day 579: Daily Word Count”