While you’re reading this, I’m hanging out with polar bears. I’ll be back soon with stories and pictures to share. (Assuming I don’t get too close to a hungry bear, or freeze to death, or get lost on the tundra, or… Hang on, I’m having a great time.)
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No long chat today. Just wanted to give you a quick update.
Half-way through my focused 21 day new writing routine, and I’m not complaining. Changing bad habits is hard, but I’m working to make good-for-me changes. Not writing as much as I would like, but words are being written, and I’m working out again. Totally forgot: My ability to write words is tied to me taking care of my body.
I’d love to say I was halfway done with the draft of Midnight Goblins, but I can’t. I can tell you that Cesar and Marcus are both surprising me.
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Three weeks ago I talked about how creatives express their creativity in many forms. Today, I thought I’d share what I’ve been doing, other than writing.
Since that entry of 28 May:
I made Chili Pot Pie.
This is my version of a recipe came from the Central Market website: Hatch Chili Pot Pie. (Recipe no longer available on their website) Since I made it vegetarian and updated the veggies to accommodate my taste, I have no recipe to share. Oh, and I added more heat. Love a spicy chili!
I baked Little Flower’s Tomato Ricotta Cake.
I’ve been wanting to make a tomato cake for a while, and I finally broke down and did it. Don’t let the tomato. It was great, and the Tomato Jam – Yum!. Next time, I may try a different frosting, but then I don’t like my desserts too sweet. I got there recipe from the Food52 website: https://food52.com/recipes/61888-little-flower-s-tomato-ricotta-cake
I also baked some Lemon & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies.
A little taste of spring! These were super light and perfectly merged two of my favorite flavors: lemon and rosemary. Oh, and butter. Everything’s better with butter. (Yes, even the vegan butter I use.) The recipe came from another food blog I’m fond of following: Tasteofhome.com – https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemon-rosemary-shortbread-cookies/
I planted a garden.
I began growing a few veggies in pots on my patio. Since they continue grown, I’m expanding. I now look forward every morning to walking outside to water, feed, trim, and check-in on my little garden.
I picked up my embroidery needles.
I used to do a lot of needlework, but it slid away as life got in the way. It’s taken a bit of time, but wrapping ribbons and threads around needles and through fabric is once again a relaxing outlet that keeps my mind working even when cuddling with the hubby and watching a movie.
What are you doing to keep your creative flowing?
They were only words, “I will support” spoken on command. “And defend” No faith was asked “the Constitution” No thought required “of the United States” No effort but a breath “against all enemies.” Trust broken. Honor forsaken.
During our quarantine I’ve been taking all free online webinars and courses on writing I find. There is always something to learn, even in the simplest of courses. The most important thing I’ve learned: Nothing is too simple to relearn. After almost every course, I open a project and see it in a fresh light. Great fun!
So much writing to do! Where to start?
Here are sites/courses you, too, may find useful:
From the folks at ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/art/1163/learn-with-prowritingaid-this-month.aspx
Writers of the Future Online Workshop: https://www.writersofthefuture.com
For non-writing interest, check your local museums and/or historical groups. With most of my stories these days taking place in Austin and Galveston, you know I’m keen on learning all I can.)
In Austin, TX the Bob Bullock Museum is offering their online course for free. Admittedly, the guides designed the classes or school children, but I’m learning new things about Texas: https://www.thestoryoftexas.com
The Galveston Historical Society offers webinars on the history and sights of this historical city: https://www.facebook.com/galvestonhistory/
For those reading the Midnight Whispers series, book four is in progress and is priority number one.
