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Some Tips to Having Music Play While You Work

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I was rather surprised years ago when people asked me how I can listen to music while I write.  They assumed it was a distraction or hurt my progress.  Yet, I’ve always done it and never suffered.  Other things got … Continue reading →

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The Rainbow-Colored Desk Slinky

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Sitting on the side Dust crushed Between the plastic coils Colorful and bent I have had you For untold years No memory of your origin A gift? A prize? There is no way to know I grab you when idle … Continue reading →

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Distracted Author at Lunch

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Working like possessed Swearing to eat at noon Maybe some heated pizza Or step out for meatball sub Chinese is down the block There are soups within the cupboard Just need to finish this final line Paragraph Scene Chapter When … Continue reading →

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Need a New Week; Story Behind the Panic

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to be pissy and irritable for the rest of this week.  I seem to always have a week where nothing goes right and it tends to be proportionate to the amount of people in the house.  As much … Continue reading →

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