Tag Archives: rest

A Week with Snow and Shovels

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Okay, this week didn’t go exactly as planned.  I can’t even be sure of how I fell a little behind on the writing side of things.  Not enough that it destroys me, but I’m simply confused.  Time may have gotten … Continue reading →

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Final Goal Post of 2019: Ending on a Break

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

(Maybe I used this video before recently, but I really like the song. Began rewatching the series during lunch this week.) Well, here we are. Staring at the end of the 20 teens and about to step foot into the … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: My Future Life as a Puddle

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week was the when I finally got to have some full days of the summer job. To everyone who thought I could get any writing in, you were GRAVELY mistaken.  I arrive around 7:20 in the morning when I … Continue reading →

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If You’re Reading This, I’m at a Bookstore

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Seriously, I’m probably already at Barnes & Noble with my birthday money.  All I really wanted was a paperback copy of ‘Ready Player One’ since I loved the movie.  I highly recommend people see it, especially if they were growing … Continue reading →

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A Time to Nap

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

 Muscles ache And thoughts limp along The week has not been kind Brutal in its hours With deadlines at your heels A break comes within sight Glistening on the horizon Blocked by papers appointments And traffic forged from Hell Even … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Maintaining Your Break: Like I Should Talk?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the toughest things about getting a break is that you don’t always know what to do with it.  I’m not talking a vacation where everything is planned out.  Those have a schedule and act like a reward at … Continue reading →

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What to Do With a Break?

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Ironically, I’m probably doing this week-long topic at a time when I’m toiling away at a project.  My hope is that my calculations are correct (they never are) and this is the week between the personal project and Ichabod Brooks … 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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Peace or Loneliness

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Alone No voices, but my own The chaos dies Giving me my time Thoughts bubble As my mind churn Bringing peace Alone My voice echoing Chaos killed by dull Forcing time upon me Emotions bubble Making my heart churn Bringing … Continue reading →

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