Monthly Archives: February 2013
Random access memory
The human mind is an interesting and quirky thing. We remember a whole lot more than what we actively realize. This morning while in the shower my mind suddenly regurgitated a memory I don’t think I’ve recalled in years, even … Continue reading
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Oscar Mire
I don’t watch the Super Bowl, and I don’t watch the Academy Awards. I admit it. And I probably wouldn’t even if they weren’t on Sunday, a declared No-TV Day in our house (not that that’s saying much, as we … Continue reading
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Fresh air
Although it snowed like crazy on Saturday, yesterday the clouds cleared off and the day was sunny. The breeze kept it a bit brisk, but otherwise it was a beatiful day. We decided we had been indoors enough, and in … Continue reading
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Taylor Swift is my muse?
My daughter has been really into Taylor Swift lately. She’ll get a certain line from one of her songs in her head and sing it nearly all day. So as a result I’ve had a line from Swift’s “Mean” stuck … Continue reading
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Photo: Little birds
They’re not very angry. What do you think on this one: should I crop it to focus more on the birds?
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World-building To-Do List
I’m world-building for my next novel, and it’s no simple task. With any luck this will turn into a series, so I’m creating a lot of back story. Or at least I’m supposed to be. I have to admit that … Continue reading
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Approaching critical mass
I knew my daughter would come home from her one day at LTUE totally psyched up to write. She’s currently knee-deep in world-building for a new story. My older son was already working on his own story before the symposium. … Continue reading
Mental bends
In an email from a fellow attendee at LTUE she described herself as “decompressing.” I think that’s about right. Three days of continual presentations and networking fills the brain with all sorts of stuff. Fortunately for me, one of the … Continue reading
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Dust settling
It’s nice to relax at home a bit. I’m still working my way through my notes, typing them up for public consumption. I agreed to exchange notes with a few other attendees, which could be useful. I hope my note-taking … Continue reading
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Hey! I remember that place!
I’m home! LTUE was great, and it was especially fun having my daughter along today. She made me proud. But I am BEAT! My brain is fried. It’ll probably take me a day or two to sort through all my … Continue reading
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