Might as well start on the writing progress, which only happened during last weekend. I was determined to finish the powers, memories, and guide for the protagonist of Coven of the Gray. The next step is to design the 13 corrupted Coven members, which will help me figure out the adventure. Not sure if I’m going for a story told through short stories or chapters. Short stories might be best with 13 enemies that are found in specific locations instead of roaming. Though, I think I might have one Coven member be a wanderer that shows up at times.
One thing that caught me by surprise was the memory list. I made a list of 13 good memories that can be returned and another of 13 bad. It was easier to come up with traumatic incidents than good ones. Mostly because I kept feeling like ‘first kiss’, ‘first job’, ‘meeting friends’, etc. paled in comparison to ‘abusive spouse’, ‘judging family’, and ‘near-death experience’. That’s another reason I stopped after designing the guide. I was pretty shaken by the idea that good memories are primarily what we expect life to give us while bad memories are upheavals. So, the latter has more emotional potency than the former even in fiction.
While I was hoping to do some research on the number 13 in psychology, I wasn’t able to do so this week. I’ll have tomorrow while my son is with his mom, which can help me start on the Coven members. Not that I didn’t try, but my son had his two spring concerts, which leave 3 more before graduation in 2027. There were other appointments that took up the other days, so I really spent my brief free time to take walks in the park. It wasn’t just for Pokemon because I really want to get more physically active after such a sedentary winter. Caused a lot by that hospital stay, recovery, and the aftermath. I still have discomfort in the scarred area if the weather is too cold.
Today, we’re having a family dinner for Mother’s Day and my mom’s 80th birthday. So, my only real goal is to finish laundry before family arrives. Not a lofty Saturday goal, but writing takes a backseat to the big event. Although, my son and I are still going out for an hour of a Pokemon event . . . It’s been suggested for reasons. That and we have to talk about a few things coming up. Oh, I’ll just through in here that Friday was a wild field trip at work, which is another reason I’m exhausted.
This coming week is going to be equally as chaotic, but there aren’t any concerts. There’s a big thing on Wednesday that I can’t legally talk about on here. Not until certain aspects of the situation are solidified. It’s causing extra stress due to other entities acting out and even doubling down on problematic behavior. Once Wednesday is over . . . I really don’t know how things will go. I’ll probably be dead on my feet, but school events prevent me from taking off unless I’m truly sick. I expect to be dragging myself to next weekend, which has a Bat Mitzvah. That should be fun. Decent chance that I can get some writing done. Be nice if I can finish all of the Coven members, but I’m not going to get greedy given my situation.
I might try to do more September blog posts to clear some time because things can get crazy at any moment here. That life event (Did I ever say what it was?) is feeling a little volatile. I’m trying to remain positive, but I’m always scared that a curveball will hit me without warning. Thinking about it, the stress has been leading to me falling asleep around 9:30 and fighting to stay asleep. Even while writing this on Friday night, I’m feeling exhausted and drowsy. Probably why it isn’t exhilarating and full of much positive news. I’m trying, but I feel like I’m going to be dragging myself through life for a few months.
Goals of the week?
- Work on Coven of the Gray villains.
- Help son with school and college prep.
- LIFE EVENT APPOINTMENT ON WEDNESDAY
- Field trip on Tuesday.
- Walk and bike to have some exercise.
- Curse the rain that keeps showing up when I’m not at work.
- Start food shopping for 2 weeks of being in charge of dinners.
- September blog posts.
- Puzzle time since I’m out of Lego sets.
Legends of Windemere 
Your concept reminds me of a series I used to read decades ago. The Harpers were like a fantasy order. We got a few different ones each book, but not the whole order. Their shtick was the basis of what we expected from the characters. I think your series sounds fun.
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