Tag Archives: life

Relaxing with Writing

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Full confession:  I get irritable and depressed if I go for 3 days without writing.  It doesn’t have to be much.  A few notes about a character or idea.  Maybe outlining a chapter or two when I have a few … Continue reading →

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Teeter Totter Tumble?

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Teeter totter Trying not to tumble Holding the plates of life On flimsy sticks That threaten to snap Wind pounding on the stacks And shaking my perch A tight rope gaining ice Suggestions are given To ease my burden Jettisoning … Continue reading →

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A Job Has Been Gained and the Balancing Act Gets More Harrowing!

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The title really says it all.  I got called back about a full-time Teaching Assistant job, which I go in Monday morning to learn more about.  It will be a one-on-one position that, barring an unexpected hiccup during Monday’s board … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Pinged Off the Crossbar and Hit a Mascot

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t know how to categorize this week.  Things happened, but I haven’t heard back about the potential job. Not surprising since schools were closed on Tuesday for the election and Wednesday for Diwali.  The waiting is always the worst … Continue reading →

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Wow! That Was Unexpected!

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to be trying my best to not ‘count all my chickens before they hatch’ like I keep getting told not to do.  Still, this week took a wild turn right at the beginning.  The original plan was to … Continue reading →

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Goals . . . And Good-Bye to Dawn Addison

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t think I’m going to be that chatty on this post.  I’m feeling rather discarded this weekend.  Not a great way to start this and it opens the door for certain people to make things worse, but I’m being … Continue reading →

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A Week of Things Happening

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Due to being alone in the house for most of the day, I don’t really have a lot to talk about here.  I cooked, cleaned, mowed the lawn, and ran errands when my son wasn’t home.  I keep trying to … Continue reading →

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Whirlwind Week . . . Have I Used That Title Before?

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

As usual, I’m not sure where to start.  My anxiety has been really bad, so things were moving slow.  That means no writing or editing or even future blog post scheduling.  I had to use what energy I had for … Continue reading →

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A Week of Life Where I Didn’t Really Do Much

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

First, check out the first review of War of Nytefall: Lost by N.N. Light.  Thank you for the kind words.  They were a great way to end the week. Guess I’ll start with an update to the Teaching Assistant path.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Week of Victories and . . . Nothing Went Totally Wrong

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s start with the great news: Passed the Teaching Assistant Test! I also finished the workshops and got fingerprinted, so now I only have to wait for the certification paperwork to get processed by Albany.  I submitted to a bunch … Continue reading →

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