I watched the debate tonight, paying equal attention to the words of both candidates, doing my best to remain as open-minded and analytical as possible. However, I found myself very distracted. Not by the moderator or the audience, but rather by the constant play-by-play of my friends via Facebook. Literally, there was a new post…
While my husband and I were out shopping this afternoon, I decided to take a quick peek at my school email. I’ve been checking it frequently, as I’ve been providing that address as my primary contact for most of the contests and literary journals I’ve submitted to the past few weeks. I’ve gotten very used…
This pretty much sums up all of my feelings about writing, as well. Well said, Cristian Mihai!
Is there such a thing as balance? Can one organize and compartmentalize each aspect of their life, tucking away a piece here and there until the floor is clean? Can I stow my workaholic tendencies on the accent table, adjacent to my keys and the morning mail, so that I can truly unwind and relax…
Tomorrow morning is the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. While I try not to bombard my friends and family with requests for contributions, it’s less than 24 hours away and I’m still a bit short on the minimum goal I was hoping to raise for the event. The…
As of this morning, I’ve succeeded in my goal of 5-in-28 [See Who, me? for more information about this endeavor] and had my fifth publication! Hoorah! Woohoo! Yay! Well, that was easier than I expected. That just means it’s time to update my goal to make it more of a challenge. More to come on…
Autumn has finally made an appearance in Florida. Can you feel it? The air is lighter, crisper. The breeze is fresh, laced with the sweet scent of pine needles and the smoky ash of long smoldering charcoal. The summer barbeques have ended, but their warm offerings still create a blanket across the houses long after…
I’ve realized today that someone very dear to me has chosen to remove themselves from my life. They haven’t said it, but I’ve grown to sense a progressive distance forming between us. The communications have run dry, the open door has gradually shut. It’s been happening slowly for weeks but I pretended not to notice,…
Currently, I have over fifteen pieces of prose, poetry, and photography out in the world right now, waiting on a decision for publication. It’s an unnerving feeling. This must be akin to being a mother, sending my newly-eighteen year old children out into the world. I hope I’ve prepared them. Raised them well. Nurtured them,…
This is genius. I needed to read this, especially today. Sharing so that my other writing friends can glean some advice. Although, I have to admit, most of his advice is applicable to non-writers, as well! ~ Victoria Elizabeth Ann
Victoria Elizabeth Ann 