Tag Archives: life

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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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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Plan for the Best, Expect the Worst

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve had the above song in my head for a while and been waiting for a good post to use it with.  Then nothing seemed to be working out.  I did a poem based on it, which seemed good enough.  … Continue reading →

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Full Tilt

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Go fast Never slow down Sleep when you are dead Rest is for the weak Adages we take too far As we toil away our years Mental health days mocked Are you a wimp Or are you merely lazy? Never … Continue reading →

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The Fractured Void

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

The crinkling of glass Drowning out all noise Shards crumbling into the void Jagged edges bared Ripping feet to ribbons Dripping precious blood Into the nearing maw Every step Shuddering with fear and pain Unsure if the path is true … Continue reading →

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Book Launch Tour! DOG BONE SOUP by Bette A. Stevens

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

. . . . . . . DOG BONE SOUP is not only the title of Bette A. Stevens’s debut novel; it ranks high among the paltry meals that the book’s protagonist, Shawn Daniels, wants to forget. Plodding through mounting … Continue reading →

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Blog is Still Alive & Blogger is Freezing Yet Functional

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Well this ends the first week of the new schedule and nothing got set on fire.  Not that I would have complained since it’s cold.  Not as cold as other places, but there was no build up to this.  Just … Continue reading →

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Legend of Childhood

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Innocence of youth Freedom and fun at our hands No warning there was an end Adulthood Games tucked away Money saved to survive Watch your weight and words Indulge an urge at your peril While you forge a cage Bars … Continue reading →

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Project Done . . . Let the Wandering Begin

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Book 7 of Legends of Windemere has been edited and headway is being made on Book 6: Curse of the Dark Wind.  I’ve come to realize that being a few books ahead in writing/editing can cause confusion.  I understand, but … Continue reading →

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