Reading and Writing

 

Since we were grounded in March, I thought this would be a perfect time to finish my last book in the Turkey Grove Series.  Not only have I not finished it, but I’ve also barely worked on it.  I have people contacting me asking when it will be complete.  I should be motivated, but I’m just not writing.

 My goal is to write a blog every seven to ten days, but that’s not happening either.  I’m way behind my goal.

 So what’s the problem?  I tell Aloma that I’m too busy.  I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow; I’m going to Costco the next day and Lowe’s the day after and then have to pay the bills.  Years ago, I left for work at 6:00 a.m., got home at 5:30 p.m., did the yard work, paid bills and still had time to do some Kodak work in the evening.  I wonder what has changed.

 Now I do have time for reading.  I record the title and author of books I’ve read and have completed 62 books so far this year, 90% fiction.  I love to read and visualize the scenes, feeling the emotions of the characters.  For me, a good book is better than a movie.  It’s interesting that my selection of books has changed (topic for another blog).

 I have to stop writing now.  I need to walk to the mailbox and get the mail.  But that would be doing two things today.  The mail will still be there tomorrow.

 Seasoned Man

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