Tag Archives: time

Dwindling Time

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Every second counts Ticking by Building into minutes Hours And grander spans We try to ignore Many succeed Others succumb To the curse of being human Aware of mortality Fearing death We cannot regain The seconds lost Or add more … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Accomplishments and Busted Body Parts

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Last week of my son having camp.  Feels like the summer went by so quickly and he was starting only a few days ago.  School starts for me on the 30th too.  So, I think I have some emotional whiplash … Continue reading →

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Infinite Dreams and Limited Time

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

A thousand voices Maybe more Call out within my mind Praying for life And tempting me with dreams A multitude of rabbit holes That merge Into a maze of adventures * I wish to follow Grant every dream some flesh … Continue reading →

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Summer for Kids vs Summer for Adults

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, Homer Simpson isn’t exactly wrong here.  While kids get the summer off from school, most adults don’t get the time off from work.  Even if you have a job that stops at the end of June, you need … Continue reading →

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The Teeter Totter of Life

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I have been trying really hard to develop a life balance.  Many have pointed out that my world has been turned upside down in every aspect.  There are only so many hours in the day too, so priorities have to … Continue reading →

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Warring Immortals Still Have Eternity

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, we’re coming up on the release of War of Nytefall: Lost.  It wasn’t too long ago that War of Nytefall: Loyalty came out, but about 17 years have passed for the Dawn Fangs and old-world vampires.  You would think such powerful beings … Continue reading →

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Writing During the Summer . . . With Kids

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The previous summers weren’t like this one.  My son would have school to make sure he didn’t have any regression.  He was eligible for it this summer too, but we had already signed him up for a half-day program that … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Pass Time in Fiction

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the toughest parts of an adventure story is traveling.  You can write about it if you want, but something has to happen besides walking.  There are only so many ways to shake things up with a fight before … Continue reading →

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The Working Out Author: Everyone Has a Plan and an Opinion

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not 100% certain how to start this post out.  You see, I do need to lose some gut and it’s been suggested that it’s one of (some say only) reasons I have repeated back issues.  Not sure I agree … Continue reading →

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Weekend of Whirling Dervish-Ness

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Where to even start?  This week started out decently and then rolled into a chaotic blur of images that I’m still trying to sort through.  Part of this might be because 4 of the 5 school lunches weren’t stuff my … Continue reading →

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