"Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves." ~ Albert Einstein
Hahahahahaha!
I enjoyed that.
CM
Monday, April 27, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
4/24/09 Need it / Got it!
WOW! Three powerful quotes have crossed my path today that are so pertinent to the intricacies of my daily life of late that I had to share them.
This first one is my favorite:
"Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments, but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures." – Joseph Addison
About Joseph Addison
English politician and writer Joseph Addison is remembered as a cofounder, along with his friend Richard Steele, of The Spectator, one of the first magazines to cover literature and manners. He was born in 1672 in Wiltshire. He spent four years traveling in Europe, studying politics and writing poetry, and became a Commissioner of Appeals on his return to England. His shyness made public office difficult. His most famous work is the play Cato, a tragedy about ancient Rome. He died in 1719.
Here's the second one:
"If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living." --Joseph Campbell
This quote falls in with the thing everyone's mother told them: "Do what yo love, and you'll never work a day in your life."
Lucky me! I found it. I chose it. I do it well. And don't kid yourself; I work hard at it, but it's joyful work. Did you read that last sentence? It's joyful work, not the horrid, emotionally exhausting kind that beats one down and ages the spirit.
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Life update:
After much soul-searching thought and input from my round table of girlfriends, (Barb, Judy, Maryann, and Andrea), I decided to take the full time position here in town and give up the part time one - uh, out of town. That way, I'll be assured of my weekly income with no worries or anxiety.
With my rainy day savings, I plan to pay off everything - well, except the Audi, of course. But I am going to refinance that puppy. Goodness, I can save half my monthy outlay on that every month and pay it off sooner if it suits me.
While I am working my cool new 8-to-5 hours (yippee) I plan to do my research and due diligence on this wonderful new business idea I have. If I can cross all the T's and dot all the I's well enough, I'll have it up and running in about six months time. Then I'll be able to work from anywhere in the world, and I'll begin my long over-due semi-retirement. WOOT!
My friends, Barb and Judy, want to partner up with me in the venture, so I need to give that thought - so far, it's looking like a win/win idea. I need to research that as well. But I've always enjoyed research, so I'm having fun with it.
Just in case none of this pans out, I, uh, purchased a lottery ticket. The mega millions this week is 150 million dollars. I figure, after I win it, I can take as long as I like to make any more decisions. Hahahahaha!
I wonder if my old friend, Jeanne, has a garden with her new digs. It's spring in Jersey just now, and the balmy air wafts like angel whispers across the face carrying a delicate blend of magnolia and azalea mixed with the refreshing hint of spring rain. Yellow and white daffodils and pink and lavender hyacinth are about to make way for the rainbow of tulips we planted two years ago. The yard is awash with pastel petals blown from the magnolias and azaleas. Buds have begun to yawn and stretch and peer out from their hiding places on the branches of the dogwood that shades the deck and lilacs are following suit in the garden below.
*sigh* I'm going to go out and sit on the deck and do some writing.
More later.
CM
This first one is my favorite:
"Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments, but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures." – Joseph Addison
About Joseph Addison
English politician and writer Joseph Addison is remembered as a cofounder, along with his friend Richard Steele, of The Spectator, one of the first magazines to cover literature and manners. He was born in 1672 in Wiltshire. He spent four years traveling in Europe, studying politics and writing poetry, and became a Commissioner of Appeals on his return to England. His shyness made public office difficult. His most famous work is the play Cato, a tragedy about ancient Rome. He died in 1719.
Here's the second one:
"If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living." --Joseph Campbell
This quote falls in with the thing everyone's mother told them: "Do what yo love, and you'll never work a day in your life."
Lucky me! I found it. I chose it. I do it well. And don't kid yourself; I work hard at it, but it's joyful work. Did you read that last sentence? It's joyful work, not the horrid, emotionally exhausting kind that beats one down and ages the spirit.
Life update:
After much soul-searching thought and input from my round table of girlfriends, (Barb, Judy, Maryann, and Andrea), I decided to take the full time position here in town and give up the part time one - uh, out of town. That way, I'll be assured of my weekly income with no worries or anxiety.
With my rainy day savings, I plan to pay off everything - well, except the Audi, of course. But I am going to refinance that puppy. Goodness, I can save half my monthy outlay on that every month and pay it off sooner if it suits me.
While I am working my cool new 8-to-5 hours (yippee) I plan to do my research and due diligence on this wonderful new business idea I have. If I can cross all the T's and dot all the I's well enough, I'll have it up and running in about six months time. Then I'll be able to work from anywhere in the world, and I'll begin my long over-due semi-retirement. WOOT!
My friends, Barb and Judy, want to partner up with me in the venture, so I need to give that thought - so far, it's looking like a win/win idea. I need to research that as well. But I've always enjoyed research, so I'm having fun with it.
Just in case none of this pans out, I, uh, purchased a lottery ticket. The mega millions this week is 150 million dollars. I figure, after I win it, I can take as long as I like to make any more decisions. Hahahahaha!
I wonder if my old friend, Jeanne, has a garden with her new digs. It's spring in Jersey just now, and the balmy air wafts like angel whispers across the face carrying a delicate blend of magnolia and azalea mixed with the refreshing hint of spring rain. Yellow and white daffodils and pink and lavender hyacinth are about to make way for the rainbow of tulips we planted two years ago. The yard is awash with pastel petals blown from the magnolias and azaleas. Buds have begun to yawn and stretch and peer out from their hiding places on the branches of the dogwood that shades the deck and lilacs are following suit in the garden below.
*sigh* I'm going to go out and sit on the deck and do some writing.
More later.
CM
Thursday, April 23, 2009
4/23/09 Gutty Spark!
True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment." – William Penn
About William Penn
William Penn is remembered as the founder of Pennsylvania; the democratic government he set up became the model for the United States Constitution. He was born in 1644 in England. After he was arrested several times for preaching Quaker ideals, he decided to found a settlement in America. He drew up the "Great Treaty" with the Delaware Indians to ensure they were paid fairly for their land and toured Europe marketing the new colony. He died in 1718.
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SCORPIO (By Rick Levine) - Thursday, Apr 23rd, 2009 -- The Sun's alignment with intense Pluto, your key planet, allows you to move forward with the certainty that comes from accepting your place in the world. But this isn't about feeling powerless or victimized; it's about creating the very waves you are riding. You are among the movers and shakers now, so make something special happen while you can.
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Daily Word: Intuition - in·tu·i·tion (nt-shn, -ty-)
noun.
1. a. The act or faculty of knowing or sensing without the use of rational processes; immediate cognition. See Synonyms at reason.
1. b. Knowledge gained by the use of this faculty; a perceptive insight.
2. A sense of something not evident or deducible; an impression.
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FROM -[Middle English intuicioun, insight, from Late Latin intuiti, intuitin-, a looking at, from Latin intuitus, a look, from past participle of intur, to look at, contemplate : in-, on; see in-2 + tur, to look at.]
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I was driving along this morning, going about my daily errands and routine, when, out of the blue, I had what I immediately knew was a wonderful idea for an article. It did occur to me that I should pull over briefly to jot it down so I wouldn't forget it. Traffic was unusually heavy and, not wanting to become delayed, I elected to ignore my instinct. Damnit-all, I forgot it! Color me annoyed. (Why is it, i am in my second half century of life and have not learned yet to listen to my gut? - LOL)
So now, I'm trying to trace my morning thought patterns from when I woke up in an effort to try and grasp that elusive idea. Thus far, I have remained unsuccessful - which explains why I am writing about it. The notion of listening to one's inner voice - but instinct - first thought, is going to be my NEW idea for an article. HA!
Oh... my gut tells me I might want to hold off on the last-laughing until I see whether or not the replacement article is print worthy!
*sigh*
CM
About William Penn
William Penn is remembered as the founder of Pennsylvania; the democratic government he set up became the model for the United States Constitution. He was born in 1644 in England. After he was arrested several times for preaching Quaker ideals, he decided to found a settlement in America. He drew up the "Great Treaty" with the Delaware Indians to ensure they were paid fairly for their land and toured Europe marketing the new colony. He died in 1718.
SCORPIO (By Rick Levine) - Thursday, Apr 23rd, 2009 -- The Sun's alignment with intense Pluto, your key planet, allows you to move forward with the certainty that comes from accepting your place in the world. But this isn't about feeling powerless or victimized; it's about creating the very waves you are riding. You are among the movers and shakers now, so make something special happen while you can.
Daily Word: Intuition - in·tu·i·tion (nt-shn, -ty-)
noun.
1. a. The act or faculty of knowing or sensing without the use of rational processes; immediate cognition. See Synonyms at reason.
1. b. Knowledge gained by the use of this faculty; a perceptive insight.
2. A sense of something not evident or deducible; an impression.
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FROM -[Middle English intuicioun, insight, from Late Latin intuiti, intuitin-, a looking at, from Latin intuitus, a look, from past participle of intur, to look at, contemplate : in-, on; see in-2 + tur, to look at.]
I was driving along this morning, going about my daily errands and routine, when, out of the blue, I had what I immediately knew was a wonderful idea for an article. It did occur to me that I should pull over briefly to jot it down so I wouldn't forget it. Traffic was unusually heavy and, not wanting to become delayed, I elected to ignore my instinct. Damnit-all, I forgot it! Color me annoyed. (Why is it, i am in my second half century of life and have not learned yet to listen to my gut? - LOL)
So now, I'm trying to trace my morning thought patterns from when I woke up in an effort to try and grasp that elusive idea. Thus far, I have remained unsuccessful - which explains why I am writing about it. The notion of listening to one's inner voice - but instinct - first thought, is going to be my NEW idea for an article. HA!
Oh... my gut tells me I might want to hold off on the last-laughing until I see whether or not the replacement article is print worthy!
*sigh*
CM
Sunday, April 19, 2009
4/19/09 Root Memories
"Inspiration follows aspiration." – Rabindranath Tagore
About Rabindranath Tagore
Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, a contemporary of Mahatma Gandhi, was the first Asian to garner a Nobel Prize, which he won in 1913 for literature. He was born in India in 1861, the youngest of 13 children. He wrote poetry, stories, travelogues, dramas, essays, and songs. In the West, he was seen as a mystical figure and his fame faded with time, but his legacy lives on in India, where his work has become part of the fabric of the culture. He died in 1941.
This quote reminds me of how and why I decided to become writer.
But I have a busy day ahead, so I'll fill it in later when I can *ahem* write it at my leisure!
CM
Thinking about Ricky today.
HB old friend!
About Rabindranath Tagore
Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, a contemporary of Mahatma Gandhi, was the first Asian to garner a Nobel Prize, which he won in 1913 for literature. He was born in India in 1861, the youngest of 13 children. He wrote poetry, stories, travelogues, dramas, essays, and songs. In the West, he was seen as a mystical figure and his fame faded with time, but his legacy lives on in India, where his work has become part of the fabric of the culture. He died in 1941.
This quote reminds me of how and why I decided to become writer.
But I have a busy day ahead, so I'll fill it in later when I can *ahem* write it at my leisure!
CM
Thinking about Ricky today.
HB old friend!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
4/18/09 Trudging Along...
From: Quote of the Day
"Calmness is the cradle of power." – Josiah Gilbert Holland
About Josiah Gilbert Holland
American writer Josiah Gilbert Holland is best known as the founder of Scribner's Monthly. He was born in 1819 in Massachusetts. He briefly became a doctor but, dissatisfied, turned to teaching. As superintendent, he turned the public schools in Vicksburg, Mississippi, around in less than two years. He began his writing career at age 30. His most famous work is the melodramatic long-form poem, "Bitter Sweet," about New England life and the nature of good and evil. He died in 1881.
This particular quote really sits well with me today. Had I not exhibited calm this week when all hell broke loose, I have no idea how everything would have gone. Funnily, enough, it was a quote from Rudy Giuliani that I'd been thinking of. "When everything around you seems out of control, become the calmest person in the room and you will be the one in control." It helped.
A Word for the day: longueur \long-GUR\, noun:
A dull and tedious passage in a book, play, musical composition, or the like.
Longueur is from French (where it means "length"), ultimately deriving from Latin longus, "long," which is also the source of English long.
Okay, it's Saturday! What day for a daydream! Temps in the 70's and not a cloud in the sky! Hyacinths and Daff's are at the height of their magnificence, and the aroma is sheer delight.
Interesting bit of news: we have a coyote in town. Seems it has been enjoying window shopping on Main Street and has also been seen walking down one of the side streets in our neighborhood (1 block over). We've had calls from the police department to keep the wee ones inside unless accompanied by an adult, (which we do anyway, but still, it's a daunting bit of news, especially when we all want to be outside. So no swings or sandbox without mom or dad until the thing is caught and taken back to its habitat.
Fun bit of news: I bought a mini laptop this afternoon; a little blue Aspire. I went into Staples for a new mouse as the old one had definitely seen better days. It was dying a slow death and I decided, since it doesn't owe me anything, i'd let it rest in peace. I'll give it a very nice burial. As for the new mouse, it's a fast little thing! Really makes a difference. As for the Acer, well, we'll see how it goes. I'd been keeping my eye on it for weeks, and today the price was just too good to pass up. I like that it fits into my bag and the wireless wand keeps me in touch no matter where I am. It's perfect for those times when I have time to be on line and I am not at home. I'll certainly post my "Acered" likes and dislikes as time goes by.
All for now,
CM
"Calmness is the cradle of power." – Josiah Gilbert Holland
About Josiah Gilbert Holland
American writer Josiah Gilbert Holland is best known as the founder of Scribner's Monthly. He was born in 1819 in Massachusetts. He briefly became a doctor but, dissatisfied, turned to teaching. As superintendent, he turned the public schools in Vicksburg, Mississippi, around in less than two years. He began his writing career at age 30. His most famous work is the melodramatic long-form poem, "Bitter Sweet," about New England life and the nature of good and evil. He died in 1881.
This particular quote really sits well with me today. Had I not exhibited calm this week when all hell broke loose, I have no idea how everything would have gone. Funnily, enough, it was a quote from Rudy Giuliani that I'd been thinking of. "When everything around you seems out of control, become the calmest person in the room and you will be the one in control." It helped.
A Word for the day: longueur \long-GUR\, noun:
A dull and tedious passage in a book, play, musical composition, or the like.
Longueur is from French (where it means "length"), ultimately deriving from Latin longus, "long," which is also the source of English long.
Okay, it's Saturday! What day for a daydream! Temps in the 70's and not a cloud in the sky! Hyacinths and Daff's are at the height of their magnificence, and the aroma is sheer delight.
Interesting bit of news: we have a coyote in town. Seems it has been enjoying window shopping on Main Street and has also been seen walking down one of the side streets in our neighborhood (1 block over). We've had calls from the police department to keep the wee ones inside unless accompanied by an adult, (which we do anyway, but still, it's a daunting bit of news, especially when we all want to be outside. So no swings or sandbox without mom or dad until the thing is caught and taken back to its habitat.
Fun bit of news: I bought a mini laptop this afternoon; a little blue Aspire. I went into Staples for a new mouse as the old one had definitely seen better days. It was dying a slow death and I decided, since it doesn't owe me anything, i'd let it rest in peace. I'll give it a very nice burial. As for the new mouse, it's a fast little thing! Really makes a difference. As for the Acer, well, we'll see how it goes. I'd been keeping my eye on it for weeks, and today the price was just too good to pass up. I like that it fits into my bag and the wireless wand keeps me in touch no matter where I am. It's perfect for those times when I have time to be on line and I am not at home. I'll certainly post my "Acered" likes and dislikes as time goes by.
All for now,
CM
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
4/15/09 Just DO It!
outré \oo-TRAY\, adjective: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
Outré comes from French, from the past participle of outer, "to exaggerate, to go beyond," from Latin ultra, "beyond."
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Okay. Decision made. I'm going for the business plan. if ever there was a time to start up this idea I'm convinced it's now! Why I was pussy-footin' around, is beyond me. So here I go! More on that once copyrights and pending patents are in place. Suffice it to say that everyone whose expert advice I've sought in the decision making process has been bowled over by the idea and wants to contribute to the start up to be a part of it. Talk about your affirmation and encouragement! When folks want to hand over their money, it says they have a degree of faith the idea is sound and the person who will pilot the venture, in this case - Moi, is the one to head it all up. Then again, maybe it just means they're all as crazy as I am!
Just for fun and entertainment, I often read Rick Levine's astrological report for my sign. Today's provided a bit of fun and whimsey at our breakfast table, as it read thusly: SCORPIO: Wednesday, Apr 15th, 2009 -- There's no stopping you today because the emotionally restrained Capricorn Moon enables you to conserve your energy while still demonstrating your creative brilliance. You can get away with being totally unconventional now, for even your most radical behavior will somehow appear conservative -- even if it's not. Take a risk and walk on the wild side; you'll be glad you did.
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On another note, Gabriella has given me the go ahead to plan the summer workshops, which delights me to no end, and Publishing Place will grow by leaps and bounds.
My attentions need to be directed to the Novel Workshop and adding more to Chapter eight. It's all good. I'm on fire just now.
* * *
The launch of Helen's Place proved a grand success over Easter, and I'm so overjoyed. I feel like my old self for the first time since she passed away in November! It's wonderful knowing she's smiling down on it with the notion she inspired this and I can see her blushing and shaking her head at having her name attached to this lovely outreach program! For those of us who will always miss her, I suppose it's a way of having her near...
CM
Outré comes from French, from the past participle of outer, "to exaggerate, to go beyond," from Latin ultra, "beyond."
Okay. Decision made. I'm going for the business plan. if ever there was a time to start up this idea I'm convinced it's now! Why I was pussy-footin' around, is beyond me. So here I go! More on that once copyrights and pending patents are in place. Suffice it to say that everyone whose expert advice I've sought in the decision making process has been bowled over by the idea and wants to contribute to the start up to be a part of it. Talk about your affirmation and encouragement! When folks want to hand over their money, it says they have a degree of faith the idea is sound and the person who will pilot the venture, in this case - Moi, is the one to head it all up. Then again, maybe it just means they're all as crazy as I am!
Just for fun and entertainment, I often read Rick Levine's astrological report for my sign. Today's provided a bit of fun and whimsey at our breakfast table, as it read thusly: SCORPIO: Wednesday, Apr 15th, 2009 -- There's no stopping you today because the emotionally restrained Capricorn Moon enables you to conserve your energy while still demonstrating your creative brilliance. You can get away with being totally unconventional now, for even your most radical behavior will somehow appear conservative -- even if it's not. Take a risk and walk on the wild side; you'll be glad you did.
On another note, Gabriella has given me the go ahead to plan the summer workshops, which delights me to no end, and Publishing Place will grow by leaps and bounds.
My attentions need to be directed to the Novel Workshop and adding more to Chapter eight. It's all good. I'm on fire just now.
The launch of Helen's Place proved a grand success over Easter, and I'm so overjoyed. I feel like my old self for the first time since she passed away in November! It's wonderful knowing she's smiling down on it with the notion she inspired this and I can see her blushing and shaking her head at having her name attached to this lovely outreach program! For those of us who will always miss her, I suppose it's a way of having her near...
CM
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
4/14/09 What? Where?
OMGosh, the past 24 hours has been a wild ride of emotional torment and surprise revelations. Can't articulate it all just yet as I am still processing it, but will try to write it out tomorrow. (In part, I'm still not sure exactly what happened.)
CM
CM
Friday, April 10, 2009
4/10/09 All Things Considered...
April 10, 2009
"The be-all and end-all of life should not be to get rich, but to enrich the world." – Bertie Charles Forbes
Bertie Charles Forbes, known as B.C. Forbes, is remembered as the founder of the long-running Forbes magazine, aimed at investors. He was born in 1884 in Scotland. He worked as a reporter for a Dundee newspaper until 1901, when he moved to South Africa and founded a newspaper there; but he stayed just three years before moving to the United States, where he became a financial editor and columnist. His sons Bruce and Malcolm succeeded him as editors-in-chief of Forbes. He died in 1954.
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I've been online this morning searching out a new Nanny for the K family. I'm figuring on making it an expedient and smooth transition. I also hope S & C won't be too upset over the switch if I can be involved in helping solve their dilemma. The ubber good news is I think I've found somebody wonderful for them.
As to writing, I am going to have to channel my energies first into organizing channeling my energies. LOL I have so many projects going, they're starting to run together. Can't have that because then nothing gets my full hundred per.
Behind the Wall muses are over their snit and speaking to me again. Max has offered me his work: Mists of the Mind. He's lost interest in working out the revision, and he knew how much I enjoyed it. So he emailed me the other night to ask if I wanted it. At first I thought he was joking. After some back and forth, however, I realized he was quite serious, so I jumped on it. Currently, I'm going through the muse/writer intro process. Hopefully, we'll get along... uh, if my timidity doesn't put them off.
Further, I'm working on no less than three children stories, and business writing - as in job descriptions and brochure publishing, Letters of Introduction, Resume's, Curriculum Vitaes, and Letters of recommendation. I'm truly swamped!
It doesn't sound like much, but each thing is so important in its own right, it takes me forever to craft and edit each one. Oh, and then there are the daily reviews for WDC and Mainstream (Mainstream has been suffering, and indeed, it is my guilt over that, that has inspired me to compartmentalize my subjects, responsibilities, and assignments.) Hopefully the better organization will ease the burden and make for more polished products in all arenas.
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Easter is Sunday, and that means the family will all be together. *sigh* It's funny. Even though I was so sad when everyone went off to start their own lives, when we all get together, it's, well, it's so wild and crazy (to coin a phrase) that when it's over and the quiet comes, I can't, for the life of me fathom how I lived my every day with such bedlam around me. Say, you don't suppose this means I've gotten used to my oldest four not being here anymore? Naaaaaaaaaaaaah...!
CM
"The be-all and end-all of life should not be to get rich, but to enrich the world." – Bertie Charles Forbes
Bertie Charles Forbes, known as B.C. Forbes, is remembered as the founder of the long-running Forbes magazine, aimed at investors. He was born in 1884 in Scotland. He worked as a reporter for a Dundee newspaper until 1901, when he moved to South Africa and founded a newspaper there; but he stayed just three years before moving to the United States, where he became a financial editor and columnist. His sons Bruce and Malcolm succeeded him as editors-in-chief of Forbes. He died in 1954.
I've been online this morning searching out a new Nanny for the K family. I'm figuring on making it an expedient and smooth transition. I also hope S & C won't be too upset over the switch if I can be involved in helping solve their dilemma. The ubber good news is I think I've found somebody wonderful for them.
As to writing, I am going to have to channel my energies first into organizing channeling my energies. LOL I have so many projects going, they're starting to run together. Can't have that because then nothing gets my full hundred per.
Behind the Wall muses are over their snit and speaking to me again. Max has offered me his work: Mists of the Mind. He's lost interest in working out the revision, and he knew how much I enjoyed it. So he emailed me the other night to ask if I wanted it. At first I thought he was joking. After some back and forth, however, I realized he was quite serious, so I jumped on it. Currently, I'm going through the muse/writer intro process. Hopefully, we'll get along... uh, if my timidity doesn't put them off.
Further, I'm working on no less than three children stories, and business writing - as in job descriptions and brochure publishing, Letters of Introduction, Resume's, Curriculum Vitaes, and Letters of recommendation. I'm truly swamped!
It doesn't sound like much, but each thing is so important in its own right, it takes me forever to craft and edit each one. Oh, and then there are the daily reviews for WDC and Mainstream (Mainstream has been suffering, and indeed, it is my guilt over that, that has inspired me to compartmentalize my subjects, responsibilities, and assignments.) Hopefully the better organization will ease the burden and make for more polished products in all arenas.
Easter is Sunday, and that means the family will all be together. *sigh* It's funny. Even though I was so sad when everyone went off to start their own lives, when we all get together, it's, well, it's so wild and crazy (to coin a phrase) that when it's over and the quiet comes, I can't, for the life of me fathom how I lived my every day with such bedlam around me. Say, you don't suppose this means I've gotten used to my oldest four not being here anymore? Naaaaaaaaaaaaah...!
CM
Thursday, April 9, 2009
4/9/09 To Own Thine Self, Be True!
April 09, 2009
"I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be honorable, to be compassionate. It is, after all, to matter: to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all." – Leo Rosten
Nothing special today. Still anguishing over the job situation... I'm not at all sure that the way CD wants me to handle all this is indeed responsible or compassionate. She serves an every-man-for-himself mentality. That is something I have never subscribed to. I was not raised that way, in spite of the years I spent in foster care. I never adopted that train of thought, but rather, I gleaned my lessons from Ronnie, who sacrificed himself on a daily basis to keep me free from harm.
I realize we must put away the things of childhood, but back then, I was convinced (and I guess I still am) he was an angel sent to me. I know it's naive, but I want to be that to others. I want to be the angel who made a difference in a family, to a child, to my friends...
How, then, can I remain true to myself if I turn around at this point in time and act otherwise. How then, can I suddenly become so self serving? There is no glory is manipulating others to serve my need for an income. I just don't think I could ever find happiness again if I use others, if I act like that now when things are bad for everyone. It's not who I am and not who I want to be.
CM
"I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be honorable, to be compassionate. It is, after all, to matter: to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all." – Leo Rosten
Nothing special today. Still anguishing over the job situation... I'm not at all sure that the way CD wants me to handle all this is indeed responsible or compassionate. She serves an every-man-for-himself mentality. That is something I have never subscribed to. I was not raised that way, in spite of the years I spent in foster care. I never adopted that train of thought, but rather, I gleaned my lessons from Ronnie, who sacrificed himself on a daily basis to keep me free from harm.
I realize we must put away the things of childhood, but back then, I was convinced (and I guess I still am) he was an angel sent to me. I know it's naive, but I want to be that to others. I want to be the angel who made a difference in a family, to a child, to my friends...
How, then, can I remain true to myself if I turn around at this point in time and act otherwise. How then, can I suddenly become so self serving? There is no glory is manipulating others to serve my need for an income. I just don't think I could ever find happiness again if I use others, if I act like that now when things are bad for everyone. It's not who I am and not who I want to be.
CM
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
4/8/2009 Muse Abuse... or The mystery of the Wandering Muse!
Quote of the Day
"Passion, though a bad regulator, is a powerful spring." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
About Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson helped spark the transcendentalist movement with the essay Nature, which described his belief in the spiritual essence of humanity and the natural world. He was born in Boston in 1803. He was a Unitarian minister until he resigned in 1832 to become a philosopher and writer. He suffered the untimely deaths of many of his loved ones: three brothers, his first wife at age 20, and his eldest son at age five. Emerson died in 1882.
I chose this quote today because I've been concerned about having seemingly lost my passion for the story I had been living and breathing for this past three years. It's dried up. Gonzo. Kaput!
Yesterday, in lamenting its apparent demise to a friend, I became confused over how it all started in the first place, and I referred back to my online novel journal to jog my memory. I read how the story so vividly came to life in my head, that it awoke me form my sleep and sent me running to my keyboard in the pre-dawn quiet. What an exciting, exhilarating, inspiring moment of enlightenment, and, yes, renewed passion I experienced while tip-toeing through the memories!
It was indeed passion that stirred the cup of inspiration on that warm summer evening back in 2006, and gave birth to Logan and Cassie et al. And it was indeed passion that caused them to quiet in my mind and appear to run off perhaps to take up residence with someone else's muse. Now, albeit faintly, I can hear them chuckling. "You shouldn't have taken us for granted. If you behave, we'll come back and tell you the rest of the story..."
I'm deciding... LOL
CM
"Passion, though a bad regulator, is a powerful spring." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
About Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson helped spark the transcendentalist movement with the essay Nature, which described his belief in the spiritual essence of humanity and the natural world. He was born in Boston in 1803. He was a Unitarian minister until he resigned in 1832 to become a philosopher and writer. He suffered the untimely deaths of many of his loved ones: three brothers, his first wife at age 20, and his eldest son at age five. Emerson died in 1882.
I chose this quote today because I've been concerned about having seemingly lost my passion for the story I had been living and breathing for this past three years. It's dried up. Gonzo. Kaput!
Yesterday, in lamenting its apparent demise to a friend, I became confused over how it all started in the first place, and I referred back to my online novel journal to jog my memory. I read how the story so vividly came to life in my head, that it awoke me form my sleep and sent me running to my keyboard in the pre-dawn quiet. What an exciting, exhilarating, inspiring moment of enlightenment, and, yes, renewed passion I experienced while tip-toeing through the memories!
It was indeed passion that stirred the cup of inspiration on that warm summer evening back in 2006, and gave birth to Logan and Cassie et al. And it was indeed passion that caused them to quiet in my mind and appear to run off perhaps to take up residence with someone else's muse. Now, albeit faintly, I can hear them chuckling. "You shouldn't have taken us for granted. If you behave, we'll come back and tell you the rest of the story..."
I'm deciding... LOL
CM
Thursday, April 2, 2009
4/2/2009 Happy Days are Here Again?
Quote of the Day
"I have learned, as a rule of thumb, never to ask whether you can do something. Say, instead, that you are doing it. Then fasten your seat belt. The most remarkable things follow." – Julia Cameron
About Julia Cameron
American author Julia Cameron has become an icon in the creative community for her best-selling self-help book, The Artist's Way, which guides people through a series of simple but profound exercises to awaken their creativity. She grew up in Chicago and has been writing seriously since age 18. In addition to her 28 books, she has written plays, screenplays, and songs. She was married to film director Martin Scorsese and has one daughter. She currently lives in New York.
Well, this appears to be an affirmation that at least one of my ideas is a go! LOL
Oh hush! I did not need this to tell me that, but it's nice to open one's email first thing in the morning, all sleepy-eyed and groggy and read such a lovely, positive thought to start the day!
As if that's not enough, new neighbor, Jim Cramer, was on Morning Joe telling us all the worst is over and the Depression was short lived. Phew! I am so glad to know this!
CM
"I have learned, as a rule of thumb, never to ask whether you can do something. Say, instead, that you are doing it. Then fasten your seat belt. The most remarkable things follow." – Julia Cameron
About Julia Cameron
American author Julia Cameron has become an icon in the creative community for her best-selling self-help book, The Artist's Way, which guides people through a series of simple but profound exercises to awaken their creativity. She grew up in Chicago and has been writing seriously since age 18. In addition to her 28 books, she has written plays, screenplays, and songs. She was married to film director Martin Scorsese and has one daughter. She currently lives in New York.
Well, this appears to be an affirmation that at least one of my ideas is a go! LOL
Oh hush! I did not need this to tell me that, but it's nice to open one's email first thing in the morning, all sleepy-eyed and groggy and read such a lovely, positive thought to start the day!
As if that's not enough, new neighbor, Jim Cramer, was on Morning Joe telling us all the worst is over and the Depression was short lived. Phew! I am so glad to know this!
CM
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