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A Week of Aches, Pains, & Progress

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I started the week with a brutalized lower back because my snow shoveling technique is self-destructive.  Limped through the Tribe of the Snow Tiger edits while using a heating pad and stretching.  Now I’m finishing up another round of edits on Crossing Bedlam … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of the Perfect Day

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I wish for the perfect day Where nothing is on my shoulders And the future will not turn bleak No errands on the list Or responsibilities to cause stress Everything is in others hands So that I may rest That … Continue reading →

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Let Me Tell You About Life: I Prefer the Cinnamon Flavor

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

It feels like only yesterday I wrote the goal post last weekend.  At the same time, it feels like years since last weekend happened.  Thoughts blip into my mind and vanish, which makes me think the mental wiring is getting … Continue reading →

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How the &$^% did I get anything done this week?

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve probably been grumpier and snappier than usual.  Disease has run through the house and I wasn’t lucky enough to catch it.  That means I don’t have an excuse for taking naps, which I really needed.  My head is spinning … Continue reading →

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Turning Point or Continue On?

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(Might have used this one already, but whatever.) This past week was one of . . . damned if I know.  I sorted through a lot of the superhero stuff and wrote up villains for a future book.  That’s really … Continue reading →

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So What Happened Monday? (Also Goals)

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I know this isn’t the best day to do the Goal post, but I’m strapped for time.  Very tired and I’m doing a Walk for Autism tomorrow morning.  Rain or shine and it’s certainly looking like the first option.  So … Continue reading →

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The Rug Is Pulled . . . Again

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Stability found Then lost without reason Leaving you confused Life has ripped the floor from below Dropping you into a blender A ride you know too well The pieces gained Are ground into dust and pulp Perhaps to be replaced … Continue reading →

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On the Eve of Exile . . . Changes to the Plan

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

To answer his question: Because I brought vodka and ‘Not Your Father’s’ Root Beer. So tomorrow night, I had out to spend a few days at a hotel.  I’ll be doing some editing, formatting, sleeping, and maybe some notebook work.  … Continue reading →

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Wiping My Hands Clean & Looking Ahead

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s it.  The paranormal thriller is done as far as a first draft and I’m taking a step away from writing until Monday.  (Outlining and notes are still allowed.)  I’ll admit that I’m glad to be away from this project.  … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Old Poems: Three Different Flavors of Mood

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(Just going through an old file and grabbing 3 poems that caught my attention today.  Last one is a fun revisit from February 2013.  Enjoy.) Here We Are Again Our position has not changed We are back to where we … Continue reading →

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