Ira Heinichen's Blog, page 267
October 17, 2018
Day 1,814: Two Paths
Two paths diverged in the wood…
Here’s the thing about that poem: there are never just two paths. That’s what makes life so hard. There are always a multitude of possible choices, a plethora of paths if you’ll indulge me and keep that eye roll to yourself, please. Thank you.
I’m contemplating the next step. Where to go from here. And I mean in terms of my writing, and my professional life, and finances…all those things thrown into turmoil together, because they’re dominoes. They fall into eac...
October 16, 2018
Day 1,813: The Present
Rumblings in the Ho-Heinichen household about the future. Nothing specific, nothing planned…but thoughts. Dreams. That sort of thing. GOOD things.
I had a very, very productive day today. I wrote over 1,000 words, which I’m happy with. I’ll write another 1,000 tomorrow…and then I think I might be able to finish my book on Thursday. What a LOAD OFF that will be.
Of course, it’s not finished finished. Of course. There’s still the rewrite. Honestly, that’s getting less and less overwhelming the...
October 15, 2018
Day 1,812: Scritches
Coops has a really itchy spot on his back, right along his spine, that I’ve been scratching for him lately. What I do is put my other hand along his belly so that when his little leg gets going whilst I scratching, it doesn’t actually scratch his skin, it goes up against my hand.
Coco, over on her side of the bed is mowing down on a Whimzee. It’s been so long since she ate one! And she destroyed it tonight. So, I thought her recent recalcitrance with the dental treats has been the ridges and...
October 14, 2018
Day 1,811: Sunday Open House
Today…I guess today was a bit of another recovery day.
We had to run an open house for our building, which meant I couldn’t leave. I had to stay home. The girls went out to the beach along with Mike, and I took the opportunity to have a quiet Sunday.
I feel out of it. No question. Better, for sure, but out of “it.” The groove. My normal routine. Tomorrow is going to be interesting, but I honestly think, guys, that I can get it done. Somehow, writing tomorrow evening feels more doable than it...
October 13, 2018
Day 1,810: Quickie
Making this a quiiiick one tonight because it’s already bed time 
October 12, 2018
Day 1,809: Getting There!
I’m getting there. Finally! I was still a bit achy today and tired, but man…I was close. Close to feeling back to myself.
I know that’s true because I got a lot done today! I did dishes, and laundry, including a 6-hour oxyclean soak of our bed sheets which was soooo satisfying to see them come out so sparkly white and clean, and I also hung out with the Ho’s sister’s fiancé Mike. We watched some sportsball together and went and walked the pups together. Mike, if you ever read this: you’re a c...
October 11, 2018
Day 1,808: Big Dreams
Oof. Today was a bit of a sh*t show.
It was just one of those days, you know, where nothing goes to plan? Everything is stressful. Everything is harder than it needs to be. Le sigh.
It happens! I’m glad it’s over, and at the very least, I was finally able to catch my breath (literally…damn cold is still hanging on) and chill out in the evening. There’s just a lot going on.
I am still sick. No doubt about it. I even had a fever for a brief period of the day, BUT…I am feeling muuuuch better. I’...
October 10, 2018
Day 1,807: Plot Holes and Open Loops
Still sick. Le sigh. But, we push forward. We persist.
I might have pushed a bit too hard today. I was feeling better. I walked the pups, I did a bit of cleaning, I did a walkthrough for a unit in our building with the Ho…and it earned me a fever in the evening 
Day 1,806: Sleeeeep
Sooo much sleep.
Today was a fever day. Fevers are just the worst, aren’t they? Finally broke a bit tonight whilst I was hanging out with the Ho, but now it’s back. I’m thinking that Friday is my day. I’ll feel better on Friday. Sure hope so!
Had to cancel with Josh for tomorrow. Le sigh. I’ve had one day of writing in the past three…but I’m giving myself a pass. I have to. I can’t fucking do anything with a fever like this. Uuuuuggghhhh.
Tomorrow…I hope I feel better 
October 9, 2018
2018 Movie #61: Castle in the Sky
‘Twas Miyazaki night number three, and his third feature film City in the Clouds was on the menu. It’s rather amazing to me how good his films are, right off the bat. We’ve already seen some range: a daring adventure, a grand epic. What does Hayao have for us next, and can he make it 3 for 3? Yup.
THE BLURB:
Young orphan Sheeta and her kidnapper, Col. Muska, are flying to a military prison when their plane is attacked by a gang of air pirates led by the matronly Dola. Escaping from a mid-air...
