Dawn Blair's Blog, page 91

In addition

I’m thinking a timer — a digital one, not the one on my phone — might be something I need to help me be more productive. If I know that I only have 5, 10, or 17 minutes, it’s amazing how productive I can be. I just sit down and get it done. If I … Continue reading In addition

Values or just fake numbers

Dean Wesley Smith often repeats Mike Resnick’s saying. “If you aren’t earning $500 per day, you are not having a good day.” For the last month, I have really taken this advice to heart. I admit that I’ve modified it compared to the way he’s using it. I’ve been using it as a gauge for … Continue reading Values or just fake numbers

Audiobook now available

Email came in today that Help Wanted, Call Loki is now available as an audiobook on Audible. Woo hoo! I also have gotten in about half my writing for today. I hope to get the rest done. It really shouldn’t take me more than half an hour, especially with how fast I was writing earlier. … Continue reading Audiobook now available

Wrap up

Okay. I’m not writing tonight. I’m going to go eat a grapefruit and call it a night. All was going well this evening until I realized I had things to wrap up today. Ah, that Real Life. In other news, I bought strawberry plants yesterday. I’m hoping to get them planted later this week. I … Continue reading Wrap up

Okay. I’m not writing tonight. I’m going to go eat a grap...

Okay. I’m not writing tonight. I’m going to go eat a grapefruit and call it a night. All was going well this evening until I realized I had things to wrap up today. Ah, that Real Life. In other news, I bought strawberry plants yesterday. I’m hoping to get them planted later this week. I … Continue reading

Family

I spent the day with my family. We rode for almost 15 miles, played games, and had dinner together. No, the picture above want from today, but from a family vacation several years ago. (Grin) But, having good times together (no just a holidays) is always how I imagined my family being; very close-knit. I … Continue reading Family

Not going to be in a pickle

I got out to the back yard today and cleaned up a little. I started prepping the ground for the garden. I don’t know when I’m going to get it done, but I’ll give it a little longer still. I’m still trying to figure out what I want to grow this year too. I haven’t … Continue reading Not going to be in a pickle

Sleep energy rising

Snoring behind me. Rhythmic gasps of contentment. Suck the air, a reverse whistle. Asleep beside me. A soft face. Silent anxiety, ready to move. Asleep in another room. Two nestled together. A boy and his dog. Asleep a ways off. Curled in contentment. A dark shadow, hiding in the night. Awake in the chair. Finishing … Continue reading Sleep energy rising

A warm mug of coffee

Cold wind blew in last night, knocking the temperatures back down. It makes me want to thrust my fisted hands down to my sides, throw back my head, and scream “Argh!” to the sky. What is with the weather? No, don’t answer that. I know. But I did get to thinking that I feel that … Continue reading A warm mug of coffee

Flowchart and structure

Had another day where I finished up audio and had to jump in the booth to get another chapter recorded. Didn’t get much done after that because I’ve been dealing with Real Life Deadlines since then. I keep wondering when I’m going to find my “Jason” to take off everyday life stuff for me. Ah, … Continue reading Flowchart and structure