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Desert Adventures: Hard to Do Without Writing ‘Dessert’ By Accident At Least Once

I’ve actually talked about sea journeys and a few other specific types over the years, but I realized that I never touched on this one.  Desert adventures have been really popular for a long time.  You find it in many … Continue reading

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The Fun of Writing Outdoors

With summer here, many people find that they want to spend as much time outside as possible.  Usually because I’m writing this in May, so I have no idea if we’re still under lockdown or not.  Last thing I heard … Continue reading

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Songs of Summer . . . I’m Still Being Lazy Here

I know nobody listens to the music videos I post.  Still, I’m in the mood to do it anyway.  Yeah, I typically take from Rock n Roll and Modern.

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Questions 3: Summer Edition . . . How Ya Doin’?

Well, we’re pretty deep into summer and things are going.  Sure, I’m writing this up in early June, but I know what’s coming.  Sadly, I’m sure it isn’t an author contract, a billion dollars, and/or a good night’s sleep.  Anyway, … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Surviving a Busy Summer

For many people, the summer isn’t any different than the rest of the year.  It can actually be busier and more chaotic.  Kids are at camp, the heat can be rough, ice cream men prowl the streets at 9 PM, … Continue reading

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It’s Not the Heat, but the Humidity . . . No, It’s Also the Heat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1Pwfnh5pc So, we have an Excessive Heat Warning here.  It’s been something we’ve been bracing for since Thursday.  Currently, it’s in 83 degrees, but feels like 91 and it isn’t even 8 AM.  I have a friend’s daughter’s birthday to … Continue reading

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Not Sure I Can Say That I’m Still Standing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKoqoZfJysE This might be short because nothing really happened beyond work and puzzles.  By the time I get home, I’m exhausted.  This week started the pool trips, but we had one rained out.  There was also a trip to an … Continue reading

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Goal Post: My Future Life as a Puddle

Last week was the when I finally got to have some full days of the summer job. To everyone who thought I could get any writing in, you were GRAVELY mistaken.  I arrive around 7:20 in the morning when I … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Chugging Seltzer and Whimpering at the Page

So, I have a friend over for the weekend as long as nothing went wrong between me scheduling this and him showing up.  There are 4 hours to go, but this has been a visit that we’ve attempted and failed … Continue reading

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At the Whim of Weather

One of the most difficult things about being an author is factoring in the weather.  At least for me, this can determine my energy, mood, drive, and all the other internal requirements for getting any work done.  If it’s too … Continue reading

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