Tag Archives: writing

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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The Narcissist

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

It is all about me Not that I would say so I am subtle Regardless Of my booming actions The eye of the storm Forever upon me If it moves too far I transform And reclaim my throne Loyalty is … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: An Actual Leap Instead of a Stumble?

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

(Video picked by my son.) This week feels like it was both fast and slow.  I remember days dragging a bit as I handled some personal things and worked around the house.  Yet, everything is a blur as if they … Continue reading →

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Negative Poem

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Every cloud Holds lightning and hail Silver linings Are mere illusions The future is rough To mimic the past It is what you know Because It is what you live * Anxiety rises Depression swirls People become sources Of apprehension … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Yes, I Know Half a Step is Still Progress

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Of course, I caught my son’s cold, so my head is feeling clogged.  At least it’s just a cold, but I didn’t need this on top of everything else.  This week ended up being very stressful even though I can’t … Continue reading →

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Those Tempting Distractions

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A twinkle to the side Drawing your attention Away from progress But It’s so enticing Like the noises That one needs to explore Scents Calling you to wander Flickering thoughts And expected errands Distractions Born from the ether To hamper … Continue reading →

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Curse of the Chapter 3

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Disclaimer:  I actually misread my note that said ‘Ch. 3 Curse’.  I thought I meant to make a post about curses that come in 3’s, which I thought was odd.  So, I got the above picture and sat down to … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: I Knew It!

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I should put this quote somewhere in my room.  It really symbolizes the week where things kept going off the rails.  Don’t worry.  Today isn’t going to be any better.  Neither will next week and weekend.  So, hold your wishes … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: The Author Vessel/Surrogate/Avatar

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Many authors insert either themselves or a version of themselves into a story.  It could be a realistic version or even an idealistic.  Maybe you’re a side character or a cameo, but other times the author may be the protagonist.  … Continue reading →

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When You Know You Have Cacoethes Scribendi

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A curious term and I don’t remember how I stumbled onto it.  Showed up the same time I found ‘Idiot Plot’ and ‘Eucatastrophe’.  I’ll admit that it could be a silly term I ran into, but it rings so true.  … Continue reading →

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