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Goal Post: Progress in the Cold and Darkness

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This week didn’t go exactly as planned and I partially blame the weather.  It got cold about halfway through and the sun is going down earlier.  Makes it hard to take walks for exercise, relaxation, solitude, and Pokemon Go.  This … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: First Thing is To Make It Through Yom Kippur

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The title will tell you what I’m doing today.  For those who don’t know any Jews, Yom Kippur is one of the High Holy Days.  It is when we stop eating at sundown and don’t eat again until sundown the … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Short Work Week, But Still Busy

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Last weekend was about as productive as I thought it would be, which isn’t much.  I only finished editing one chapter of Darwin & the Demon Game.  I thought I could do two on Saturday, but I had a few … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Don’t Ask About Progress

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

You know what’s more frustrating than not even being able to touch your manuscript for editing?  It’s carrying part of it around with the expectation of getting some editing time, but it NEVER HAPPENING.  Seriously, the only reason I can … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Got A Wee Bit of Progress

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

As the post title says, I got a little bit of progress with editing Darwin & the Demon Game.  I made it through the first 4 chapters ut a reason for that will be explained later.  I’m remembering that this … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: First Day of Work/School In The Books

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The title pretty much sums it all up.  Students at my school started on Tuesday and my son started on Wednesday.  I got a little time with him Tuesday night after 10 days of not seeing him, but I get … Continue reading →

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Summer Review (Written in May)

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, it’s the end of August and I went through the first two days of school to confirm that summer is over.  At least, it will be when this post goes live.  Right now, it’s Memorial Day weekend in May … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: The Fun Weeks Always Go Quickly

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This was the only full week of break I got between summer school and the 24-25 school year.  I’m back at work on Wednesday.  That’s why I’m currently on my way to Oswego, NY for a few days of rest.  … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Now To Start My Real Summer Break

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I made it to summer break, which is bizarre considering it’s mid-August.  Guess that week between the end of the school year and start of the summer session would count, but it didn’t feel like it.  Now, I have 1.5 … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Heatwaves and Hampered Time Management

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The heat definitely didn’t do me any favors this past week.  It paired up with a bunch of appointments too, so my free time was limited.  By free time, I mean for typing in edits and doing stuff with my … Continue reading →

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