I'm going to call it a year here. I am struggling a bit with the opening words to "The House at 407," but once I get it by the initial frame work, this thing will bust loose. I'm hoping to be over the intro hurdle tomorrow. It frustrates me to have to write from my notes vs when I get into the meat... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Happy New Year! Here Are My Resolutions
Some people make "New Year Resolutions" with the idea that by the middle of January, they are forgotten by everyone, including themselves. I used to do that myself, but since 2013, I've decided to make resolutions to keep. It's the day before 2019, so here we go. A) I put three major books out last... Sign in to see full entry.
As of right this moment, the snow is stay just to the north of me by about half a mile. The wind is playing fast and loose with everything, but here in my basement setting, I can hear it, but not feel it. Moving down here was the smartest thing I've done this fall! I have some errands to run this... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, December 30, 2018
I Am Storm Ready
Since I made the post about the heavy snow and such, they still aren't sure of its probable path, but I've taken steps to ensure that the dogs and I are safe, no matter what happens. I've gone though and made sure that my flashlights are properly placed, that my cell phones are charged and that my... Sign in to see full entry.
Joy. We are going to have a winter storm warning starting soon. It may hit us or sweep just to the north of us. I am set either way. I have heat and hot water so I'm good. Sign in to see full entry.
I'm still tired, but I feel better. I had an on and off night of sleep with Buster wanting in and out all night. As soon as I can get an extra set of hands here, I am going to bring the door to the basement forward into the room about three feet so I can add a 'doggie door' to the left of it. Then... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
This Is About Writing, But Who's Keeping Track?
I've decided not to post the next entry of "The House at 407" yet tonight. I'm not feeling 'bad,' but I'm a long way from feeling 'good.' I'm still into the 'formative' stages of this story, and I don't want to have to go back and lay in a clue that should have been there the first time around. I've... Sign in to see full entry.
We went from being 43 degrees early yesterday to being 7 this morning. I have to make a run over to the Soo (Sault Ste. Marie) to get groceries and some medication. Hopefully the main highway going that way isn't too slippery. After I get back, I think I am going to a grand total of nothing for a... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, December 28, 2018
It's Warm, It's Cold, It's The Upper Peninsula of Michigan!
It's 40 degrees here, but my cell phone is blowing up with severe weather warnings for a huge cold front moving in about 3PM today. Tomorrow has a projected high of about 12. Yippie! I have a few outside of the house things I need to do today, so I'll get those done and be back inside before the... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
I just added another 750 to the opening salvo of "The House at 407." If you read it earlier, take another look to see where the story has gone now. This story has a lot of information to lay down in a quick hurry, and the goal is to do it in such a way that it doesn't become pedantic. I have roughly... Sign in to see full entry.