Ilsa J. Bick's Blog, page 12
February 20, 2016
Salvage
THE DAY Things didn’t start out so hot. I finally dragged out of bed about an hour and a half later than usual because I’d spent over two hours tossing and turning in the middle of the night–again. I really … Continue reading →
February 19, 2016
When Less is More
THE DAY Yup, that kind of day when I spent a lot of time taking out and less putting in, though I guess I put in about 1500, 2000 words? Something like that; it was tough to tell. Day started … Continue reading →
February 18, 2016
A Most Interesting Day
THE DAY First things first: again woke at 4; couldn’t sleep; started thinking about the book. Finally dozed off again and was comatose until about 7 or so when the husband got up. Thankfully, no migraine today. So that was … Continue reading →
February 17, 2016
Really, It’s Not Your Breath
THE DAY Oh, my, where to start? Well, first off, I must be getting better because I woke up at 2 a.m. and my mind was already going on about the book. The problem, of course, is that I am … Continue reading →
February 16, 2016
Marginally Better
THE DAY Feeling as if my brain is slowly coming back. Woke this morning for the first time in several days with a headache that only ate at the margins. One thing about migraines, though: You always know they’re ready … Continue reading →
February 15, 2016
Back in the Saddle
THE DAY I know that many folks don’t like rainy days, but I don’t mind them at all. First off, water is good (well, within limits; if you’re in a flood plain…maybe not so much). Second, my desk is positioned … Continue reading →
February 14, 2016
Sick Day
THE DAY When you’re sick, you’re sick. In my case, I’ve been battling migraines the last few days. I know the reason why and it means some monkeying around with meds, but it also means not sleeping, waking up from … Continue reading →
February 13, 2016
When Words Dry Up
THE DAY So, in brief and because it’s late, the day wasn’t that productive, primarily because I haven’t completely thought through where the narrative should go from here. That is, I know…but I can’t see it in my head. and … Continue reading →
February 12, 2016
Dare to be Bad
THE DAY So the day began as it normally does: up; coffee; start to work; eventually deal with the cats and the husband, though not necessarily in that order. Wrote some more. I think I did a fair amount, got … Continue reading →
February 11, 2016
Still Knitting and Trimming
THE DAY Title says it all. Until I finish with all this weaving and knitting and tucking and slicing/dicing, it’ll be hard to pinpoint an exact word count. So I’ll be guesstimating for awhile. Suffice to say that it was … Continue reading →
