Tag Archives: helping

Returning the Favor in Fiction and Reality

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I was watching anime with my son when I noticed that there was a theme that popped up a bunch.  Not in one episode, but in various series.  It isn’t one that I’ve ever considered or seen much about, so … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to NOT Make a Stressed Person More Stressed Out

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s the thing.  People who are stressed out already know it.  They may even have an idea on how to relax, but something is blocking them.  Many know at least some of the sources of their stress.  With all of … Continue reading →

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Coming In Late! (Depression and Anxiety Advise)

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

The picture might be crueler than I intend, but there are times when I feel that way.  So, I’ve been down a lot over the summer because of the stress.  Being exhausted means my thoughts get the best of me … Continue reading →

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Limping Along

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Up before dawn Cooking lunches and breakfasts For other stomachs No shower Until all others ready Hurrying through the act To rally all into the car Errands and chores Phone calls and texts Regardless of health and energy Getting slower … Continue reading →

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Maintaining a Volunteer List: Been a Long Time Coming

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

You might be wondering why I would ask for volunteers now.  I mean, my last book just came out and the next one isn’t until April.  This isn’t for the Ichabod Brooks beta reading either since I’m still writing that. … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Chipping at the Writer’s Block

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been holding off on this one because newer ideas kept showing up.  Yet I’ve seen a few posts this week about Writer’s Block.  The two words that frighten an author to the very ink in their veins.  By the way, … Continue reading →

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How To Help Your Stay At Home Spouse?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, there’s a lot of memes and pictures out there for stay-at-home mothers and not much for stay-at-home dads.  This movie came up a lot, but I guess that’s how it works.  It would explain all the times I … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do To Help Your Author?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I had goals before the storms hit.  Nothing major.  Write a chapter section or two.  Review an outline.  Hash out an idea or three.  Schedule some promos.  All within the realm of possibilities.  After all, a day of snow or … Continue reading →

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A Big Thank You From Windemere

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I saved this for the end of the day, so I could catch any posts that happened on the 31st.  I want to say a VERY BIG thank you to everyone who posted, reblogged, retweeted, allowed me to guest blog, … Continue reading →

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The Great Hoarder

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Surrounded by wealth And extravagance He sits in his castle Never needing But always wanting While his brethren Starve and scramble for life He has more wealth Than one man needs Earned through work And thought Yet more he gathers … Continue reading →

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