We Write!
I find it ironic that the new WordPress editor starts out a blank post with 'Type to choose a block' when that's what I wanted to write about. Being blocked. I was sitting here staring at the wall, thinking about blocks, children's blocks, the wooden blocks my Dad used to make for us kids... odds... Continue Reading →
Okay, I'm going to start off by saying this morning's post is late because WP decided, much like FB, to "improve" things. That meant changing the entire frigging posting interface. Fortunately, I'm a stubborn woman and I kept checking various menus, options, etc., until I found the old interface. That is a big sigh, as... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of being told to stay home, stay distant, stay safe. No, this isn't a political rant, at least not too much of one. After all, I'm basically anti-social and prefer not being out in crowds. But I'm also contrary. Tell me I can't do something and, by... Continue Reading →
When I got up this morning to write, I tripped over the dog. This is a common occurrence at our house. She likes to be near us, we like to sleep in the dark, and, well, she’s blacker than the shadows. Which is actually how I avoid her most of the time, she’s a sixty-pound... Continue Reading →
Before I get into it, I had to sit down with the Wee Horde this morning for a business meeting. “I know you miss Mommy, and you’re upset that she’s gone, again.” Mrs. Dave vamoosed for parts more conducive to Freedom and Democracy a couple days back, and we had a pretty solid day that... Continue Reading →
Ever wanted to be more creative? Feeling like you just can’t come up with any good ideas? Stuck on ways to throw a curveball in your plot? How about a jolt to the old brainwaves? Just strap on this helmet, and press that button, and your brainwaves can be remotely controlled to block out the... Continue Reading →
A quick note before I get into today's post. The series on formatting will continue next week. I want a little more time working with some of the programs I'm going to discuss before blogging about them. Sorry for the delay but I wanted to be comfortable with the programs before not only reviewing them... Continue Reading →
Blame Sarah. Her post yesterday started me thinking on this line, and anything that gets me thinking moderately philosophical thoughts is dangerous. Anyway, as Sarah said yesterday, madness and creativity are pretty closely intertwined. Very few highly creative types don't argue with some form of mental illness, and frankly, once the intelligence levels get high... Continue Reading →
Fair warning, there's going to be a good-sized chunk of icky personal stuff in this post, so if that's not your thing you might want to stop reading here. Still reading? Okay. Just remember, you were warned. The background information is that creative folks in general and writers in specific are much more prone to... Continue Reading →
I came across this article about Steph Swainston, author of the Castle Cycle. She's decided to step back from her writing and train to be a chemistry teachers. She says: 'I have to get back to real life again. It wasn't an easy decision, because it took a lot to get to the stage of... Continue Reading →
Mad Genius Club 