by Ira | Mar 28, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
The good thing about writing consistently, kids, is that when you’re going through the doldrums, a good writing day is only ever a day away. I had one today. A good writing day. Whew. Almost done with Act 1. Gonna finish it tomorrow, in fact. Send it off to my...
by Ira | Mar 27, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
I had a SOLID writing morning. Didn’t get that elusive second session and I’m frustrated about it. Sigh. Work went long, that was part of it. Nothing I can do about that. But, it was also just being stressed about the pups. They were fine, they just needed attention....
by Ira | Mar 26, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Cold and windy today. It was pleasant with the sun shining. Took an EPIC nap with Bear in the afternoon, and that was lovely. The best nap I’ve had in quite a while. I was OUT. It was the nap I needed, to be honest. But, otherwise…I’m fucking done with the cold...
by Ira | Mar 25, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
What do I need to do to do better. Lots of “dos” in that sentence, but you catch my drift. I want to do better. I’m ready. I’m ready to get back to setting goals and getting shit done. I’ve really been struggling with that so far this year, and there are many reasons...
by Ira | Mar 24, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
We got our bathroom tile cleaned and re-sealed today. It’s marble (I know, FANCY), which looks great and feels great because it’s real stone, but real stone is also porous. It’ll soak stuff up if you let it, which means it has to be regularly cleaned and sealed. Which...
by Ira | Mar 23, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Wiped, man…but I did okay today. Not great progress on the writing. Not like yesterday, but I put my ass in my chair, man. I did my best. Truly. One more work day, and then some rest. It’s bed time, so this will be a short one. Let pinot noir breathe for, like, an...
