by Ira | Apr 13, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Where do I see myself in 10 years? Doing very much the same thing I am now, except back to writing full-time. That’s my hustle right now: getting enough books under my belt that I can make it my full-time job. I might even go back to doing client work if I could write...
by Ira | Apr 12, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
What are five everyday things that bring me joy? Honestly? First thing(s) that come to mind are my wife, Cooper and Joy. And the kitties. Which aren’t things, so I don’t think it counts, but that is the first thing that came to mind. My headphones. They bring so much...
by Ira | Apr 11, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Describe something I learned in High School. That I had a place, socially. Middle school was really, really hard for me. I didn’t fit in much. I wasn’t bullied, really, I’ve always been able to stand up for myself for the most part. It happened here and there, but not...
by Ira | Apr 10, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
The Studio is very funny. AppleTV+. Seth Rogan knows what he’s doing. I heard once that drama is full of characters trying desperately to find the truth, and comedy is full of characters desperately trying to hide it. That tracks, for me. And I love the description...
by Ira | Apr 9, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
What’s the most fun way to exercise? Oh, some sort of competitive activity, no question. For me, anyway. Like, tennis for example. I don’t even think about the exercise, I just play. The game occupies my mind, completely, so I don’t feel the pain of working out....
by Ira | Apr 8, 2025 | Challenge, Journal
Sigh. Still sick. Mild symptoms, certainly, but under the weather. A light fever, perhaps, aches and headaches, a cough, and mostly just tired and kinda out of it. I’m over it. Doesn’t make good journaling, I know, but that is the state of things. Thankful that work...