Tag Archives: distractions

It’s That Time of Year Again: Yom Kippur

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The Day of Atonement is upon the Jewish people.  Another day of not eating from sundown last night to sundown today.  That means, I’ll be tackling a video game to distract myself from my hunger.  My choice is from the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Distraction Magnet

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem is probably something a lot of artists can relate to.  You just can’t get away from distractions some days.) I sit to do my work Hoping to take steps Knowing despair will come As the click of my … Continue reading →

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Those Tempting Distractions

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A twinkle to the side Drawing your attention Away from progress But It’s so enticing Like the noises That one needs to explore Scents Calling you to wander Flickering thoughts And expected errands Distractions Born from the ether To hamper … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: I Knew It!

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I should put this quote somewhere in my room.  It really symbolizes the week where things kept going off the rails.  Don’t worry.  Today isn’t going to be any better.  Neither will next week and weekend.  So, hold your wishes … Continue reading →

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Inventions that Help Me as an Author

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Another idea that was presented by Bia Bella Baker was writing an invention that I either loved or hated.  This was tough for two reasons.  First is that I can’t think of a single invention that I specifically love and … Continue reading →

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Side Jobs: Because Being a Hero Doesn’t Always Pay the Bills

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking about this as a friend explained an RPG he had been playing.  He brought up various skills of his character that weren’t really adventuring ones.  They helped there, but he did it mostly to get new gear … Continue reading →

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Battling a Shortened Attention Span

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Going to try hard not to jump on a high horse because I’m aware that I fall into this category too.  In fact, I think most people have lost part of their attention span and that makes selling books a … Continue reading →

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A Week of Rings, Dings, and Bings

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Seriously, why was the phone ringing so much this week?  Good thing I didn’t try to pick a day to crawl back into bed after the kid got on the bus.  Wait, I did and it failed miserably, which might … Continue reading →

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Blog Revisit: Time Is of the Essence

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on July 8, 2014.  Knew I wrote about this once before. One thing we always wish we had is more time.  In the day, in the week, in the year, in life, etc.  This runs amazingly true with … Continue reading →

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Author Life: Time Is of the Essence

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One thing we always wish we had is more time.  In the day, in the week, in the year, in life, etc.  This runs amazingly true with authors.  This is why you see so many people using word goals or … Continue reading →

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