Time to move on …
Reading Time: 2 minutes What I didn’t realize at the time was that creative “work” and “a job” aren’t mutually exclusive. You can have your cake and eat it too, only in smaller portions. Continue reading Time to move on …
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Week in Review: Week 42
Reading Time: 2 minutes Postponing the History Channel interview let me dive deeper into the Bubble Wrap origin story. Meanwhile, the journals show I postponed work on the play for two years. Continue reading Week in Review: Week 42
Week in Review: Week 41
Reading Time: 2 minutes Am I going to listen to that voice saying “Dammit, Fielding, you’re a writer, let me out and let’s get on with it?” he asks. I don’t know, I reply. Continue reading Week in Review: Week 41
Week in Review: Week 40
Reading Time: 2 minutes Reading my own journal 45 years later is eye-opening and brings back memories. Of course, some things are better forgotten. Continue reading Week in Review: Week 40
Week in Review: Week 39
Reading Time: 2 minutes I encountered some forgotten wisdom from a young writer today: A 23-year-old me and his insights on writer’s block. Continue reading Week in Review: Week 39
Week in Review: Week 38
Reading Time: 3 minutes A rebranding, a new logo, two major milestones (one good, one bad), and a chance to get out from behind the desk. In all, making progress! Continue reading Week in Review: Week 38
Week in Review: Week 37
Reading Time: 2 minutes The beauty of an editorial calendar for a blog is that you can schedule posts well in advance. That doesn’t solve the problem of procrastination. Continue reading Week in Review: Week 37
Week in Review: Week 36
Reading Time: 2 minutes Life gets in the way of writing, but it provides fodder for when we finally can set aside time for it. Continue reading Week in Review: Week 36
Week in Review: Week 35
Reading Time: 2 minutes Juggling life and work: It’s a problem for young singles, parents (especially moms) of all ages, and yes, for retirees. In the past week, we assisted my brother- and sister-in-law in packing up to move from New Jersey, and were rewarded by dinner with a surprise guest. We wrestled with a wrecked car, incompetent repairs, crappy customer service, terrible traffic, and other real-life situations that … Continue reading Week in Review: Week 35
Week in Review: Week 34
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sometimes the things you cut out of your work can lead to unexpected serendipity. And daily life can lead a writer to new insights. Continue reading Week in Review: Week 34