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Pedestal work in process

Last night, I promised photos of the painting I’m currently working on. Please remember that it is a work in process, meaning it’s not anywhere near done. It’s an acrylic on wood panel. The picture above is an early one after I’ve gotten a bit of it blocked in. There’s chalk marking where I want … Continue reading Pedestal work in process

Every day better

I began setting up my tracking spreadsheet last night. Still trying to get used to it. Still have a lot of work to do, but at least it’s a start. I feel like I’ve learned a lot today and gotten a lot done, even though it’s just been in small segments. But that’s the plan, … Continue reading Every day better

Happy New Year

With today, I’m halfway through recording Help Wanted, Call Loki. I also am working on a new page of Weblinks, my webcomic. I’m also starting a few new routines. It’ll be interesting to see how (and if – grin!) they work. If they do, I’ll share. Strangely enough, I still have the last couple of … Continue reading Happy New Year

2022 in the hands of death

“Any years behind us are already in the hands of death.” Seneca This week, I’ve been reading Breakfast with Seneca by David Fideler. It seemed appropriate that I read that quote above this morning as we are about to put 2022 to rest. 2022 hasn’t been a bad year, but it hasn’t been great either. … Continue reading 2022 in the hands of death

2023 planning

Well, when I set my 2023 goals today (two months later than normal), they all seemed like a good idea. Now I’m not so certain. I’m hoping it’s just my critical, self doubt voice talking and telling me that I’m not good enough. Worse, i had just overcome some technology issues I’d been fighting and … Continue reading 2023 planning

1-800-IceBaby audiobook

Today, I uploaded the audio for 1-800-IceBaby. It should be going out to distributors soon. But something more important than that happened. I wanted to see where I was on my comics websites. As I was digging into that, I thought I’d get caught up on my audiobook website. That’s when the amazing happened. I … Continue reading 1-800-IceBaby audiobook

Post #500

Yep, tonight is my 500th daily post. Woo hoo! My wrist is a bit sore tonight because I’ve done a bit of drawing this evening. I’ve been practicing lots, trying to get back into habit since I want to get restarted on my webcomic this next year, as well as finishing out more of my … Continue reading Post #500

Consistent thoughts

I’ve decided that my word for 2023 is going to be “consistency.” All ready I feel it to be a challenge. I’ve said before that I find it hard to be consistent. I’ve even been surprised at being able to blog daily for almost a year and a half now. Even the evening routine I … Continue reading Consistent thoughts

Self-doubt takes a loss

This weekend did something (amazing, I hope) for me. Other than just being fun, I learned that I am more capable than I think I am. As I get older and feel myself losing the strength and flexibility I once knew, and I see things not working out as I’d once hoped, I find self-doubt … Continue reading Self-doubt takes a loss

Ready

Family has been over. Games were played. Dinner enjoyed. I’m tired now. It’s been a day off without doing anything really creative, nearly two days actually (I did get audio work done yesterday morning). Now I’m ready for sleep and to get back to it tomorrow. I’m at a point where I need to get … Continue reading Ready