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Parenting with The Avengers: Oops. Forgot that Scene

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So with the kid able to sit through movies and having ‘Goosebumps’ under his belt, we thought it would be a good time to test him on ‘The Avengers’.  We made popcorn and were ready for the scene where Coulson … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Sleep

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

A glorious weekend That starts before the light Not with a whisper Or an alarm Or the urging call of nature The child can be heard talking Announcing his arrival Going back to close his door Then hurrying across Imaginary … Continue reading →

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If I Can Twitch a Finger Then I Can Write

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This has been a grueling week with appointments, disease, bad food, exhaustion, and ending on an unexpected haymaker to the crotch . . . with brass knuckles.  So I didn’t get as much stuff done as I’d hoped.  There was … Continue reading →

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Goals for a Short Week: Happy Rosh Hashanah (L’Shana Tova to keep some Jew Cred)

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Heard this song several times on the radio and had no idea who sang it.  The whistling part was rather creepy, which caught my interest.  Not even sure of the lyrics. This week will be chaotic and short.  The little … Continue reading →

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Shattered Goals and . . . What’s That Other Thing?

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

No writing.  Outings with kid all week.  Hot and busy.  No outlining.  Last weekend in August and a few days until school starts again.  Then Labor Day.  Then Rosh Hashana.  Then Yom Kippur.  No full weeks of school for a … Continue reading →

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Party’s Almost Over for a While: Goals from the Days Inn

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I think some people have taken my exile as a sign that I’d be cut off or ignoring social media.  That really isn’t the case.  This is a working trip, so I’m still here.  Feeling like I’m in a … Continue reading →

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Heading for Another Outing: Will Anything Be Accomplished?

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vYsVk23oxA Book 12 is done and it ends on a ‘fun’ note.  I’ll probably finish retooling the outline for Book 13 by the end of the weekend and then . . . no idea.  I have to fiddle with the … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Happy Father’s Day!   That’s all.  Enjoy your day.  Here’s a pic: Another since I proudly should show myself with the little guy:

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Coming to the End of Another Project & School Year

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Tomorrow is Father’s Day, so I’ve no idea what’s going on.  Happy Fathers’ Day to everyone.  For me it’s the beginning of a ‘busy’ week. I’m 2.3 chapters away from putting Book 11 to bed as far as first drafts … Continue reading →

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Week of Editing Madness: Because Tackling 1 Project is Too Sane

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week did not go as planned.  Errands kept cropping up and then my son had an asthma attack on Wednesday.  He had to come home and simply wouldn’t understand the phrase ‘You can barely breath, so stop running around!’.  … Continue reading →

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