I managed to read most of a book I've been wanting to finish. We had company again this weekend, so all my efforts were in tiny chunks.
Today mostly involved some errands I needed to run. Then my father-in-law decided to drop in for a few hours. He always shows up unannounced, and is on his way back to Reno. He never stays more than a couple of hours. We visited with him, and I spent the remaining time building a page for Story Empire. Some of us are really good at this kind of thing, but I have to experiment my way through. We'll probably launch those pages in early October. They involve a scavenger hunt, and there are prizes. Watch this space and I'll keep you updated.
My oldest son is here between job sites. He never knows when he's going to get called out again, but he's been in Wyoming most of the Summer. Tomorrow morning, he and I are going grouse hunting.
Most of you may not understand this, but it isn't about the grouse. They make wonderful table fare, but getting a brace for supper is pretty low on the list. It's all about time together, and getting some fresh air before Winter closes the forest for the year. We'll get to talk and hang out and that's the important part. If I bring home a bag of blackberries or raspberries I'll be just as happy. My favorite wild apple tree is up there too, so maybe I'll eat an apple. (After checking the area for bears.)
Tomorrow afternoon we're getting more company. My sister-in-law is staying for a week.
Writing? What's that? This weekend is a total bust for writing progress. My usual method of operation is to set an alarm for early morning and hit it hard tomorrow. This time, I'm playing hooky and hanging out with my son. I actually need this more than I need words on paper.
The next two weeks are going to be strange. I'll have company here, then I have to go to Coeur d'Alene for a week with my work. Somehow, I'll have to share two guest spots I'm making, a Lisa Burton Radio spot here, and the first Macabre Macaroni story in October. Thank God for the scheduler in WordPress.
That’s a lot going on. Very cool that you get to spend some time and the grouse hunting comes second. Life seems to be so busy that it’s hard to find moments with family that don’t come off like business meetings or going through the motions. Good luck with everything.
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That’s a fact. I just declared the weekend a loss on the writing front. I need to take this break, and never know how long my son will be here.
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I got very little done even though there were fewer people around. Starting to wonder if I should just give up on weekends and hope it means people will give me the week in peace.
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Like a negative image of what I have to do. I can only write on days off.
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Ah, the toiling and challenging life of an author. Wonder if there’s a market for Author Panic Rooms. We need to write, so we hide in there for a few hours.
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New boutique business. Tiny themed rooms for writers, available for several hours, coffee pot included. Lots of BUS ports, wifi, bring your own paper for the printer.
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Don’t forget the coffee services.
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Then again, authors never seem to have any money…
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True. Maybe get sponsors? Wait. Cameras in the room, so people can watch the author in real time. Like those Eagle Nest Cams.
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Might keep others away who could be looking for a room for an hour. Might not too….
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Fortune favors the brave! Also, there’s privacy in the bathroom. We both know that’s where authors really shine.
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My FIL drops by all the time, too. I think you know that.
I got some writing done this weekend, but more importantly, I read. Apparently going back to work affects everything in my life a little bit, but affects my reading time with drastic reduction! Bleh.
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Yeah, I have to dedicate time for projects. It seems like reading is always what takes the back seat. I still manage some, but have to choose between writing and reading when I do.
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Glad to hear you have your priorities sorted, Craig, and I just know some writing will be done, somewhere along the way!
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I probably need to dabble in short form for at least two more weeks. Then i can get serious.
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Time together is precious. Trumps writing.
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Love these lines: “This time, I’m playing hooky and hanging out with my son. I actually need this more than I need words on paper.” That’s the gold right there. Good for you for recognizing it. I bet you’re an awesome dad.
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And we had a great time too. That will probably be my post later today.
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Have fun with your family. Sometimes you just gotta walk away from it for a while.
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And it was so worthwhile.
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