I worked on a story idea for the Tem writing workshop homework due next Thursday. I think I’m beginning to see how to fit what I want to do into a short assignment.
Category Archives: Writing
Writer’s Circle
I attended the Writer’s Circle critique group, but had to leave early due to a call from my wife; basically, I had to come home to be a Dad. I did commit to having a story ready for next month’s group, though. Now I just need to decide what to write.
Fires and the Blahs
Today at lunch I critiqued two short stories for the Writer’s Circle writing group that’s meeting tomorrow. I felt pretty blah all day; I’m not sure what’s up with that. Perhaps all the fires are just getting me down. Instead of staying late at work, I went home on time (for once) and engaged in some Morrowind role-playing, and that helped alleviate the mood quite a bit. I also slept well for the first time in several nights.
Old Possums Never Die (they just smell funny)
Tonight I will be attending the Old Possum’s writing group, then helping one of the members with an ailing computer after the meeting.
(Later) — I also read some more Zen Guitar today.
Silent Treatment
Yesterday’s sour mood produced a new poem, “Silent Treatment.” This evening, I went to a jam at Hiccups with Brad the Drummer and played a few songs with him and the house band. Brad got some comments on his excellent drumming, and a few people said I did a good job, as well. Next time, I’m taking my own amp, though. I didn’t feel comfortable messing with the rig that I was using, so my Strat sounded thin and too quiet.