Thank you, Skid! But I haven't given up on my book - it's still very much in progress. Now, when are you going to write a book--love your writing, too!
I did the same thing with the uke... started during pandemic and other things just got in the way, it seemed... but I hadn't known about the Dreamland Theatre and knowing the space, am glad the Thistle Dew is showing films there, makes so much more sense than trying to stage shows in that space. But we keep on keeping on... as Beckett once aptly put it - "I can't go on. I'll go on"
You had me at Lorazepam hahaha! Seriously - I totally understand the lack of consistency. I make notes, and set alarms. My problem is prioritizing almost everything over my creativity. The muse doesn't care if your inbox is empty, it cares if you're listening. Hope to maybe see you at Goucher this summer during residency. Maybe we can get the old group back up and running.
As someone on day 2300+ of Duolingo, I am letting myself learn to be less of a anal retentive twit... So many things that were supposed to be for fun/enrichment I've managed to turn into a total grind. Embroidery ? Ukulele? Working out? Piano ? Gah. I used to Duolingo religiously first thing in the morning but it's a tiny rebellion against The Voice of Authority and Responsibility in my head now to do it when I wanna - hours "late" and in slapdash order (I'm doing Spanish, Danish, German and Dutch rn), and I've given myself permission to do it badly - like REALLY badly, not correcting errors until there's a towering list. It sounds ridiculous, but it keeps me sane-ish? So I'll take it.
Meanwhile, the Boy told me "I'll be your huckleberry," last week and I both smiled and got teary. RIP, Val Kilmer.
I love your writing so much! Always have. Thank you for sharing it.
I would be interested in reading the book that you started and gave up on.
That’s how much I love your writing!
Thank you, Skid! But I haven't given up on my book - it's still very much in progress. Now, when are you going to write a book--love your writing, too!
Rachel…you always have gorgeous way of assembling words and thoughts. Always happy to be privy to your magic… 💚!
Thank you so much, my friend! xoxo
I did the same thing with the uke... started during pandemic and other things just got in the way, it seemed... but I hadn't known about the Dreamland Theatre and knowing the space, am glad the Thistle Dew is showing films there, makes so much more sense than trying to stage shows in that space. But we keep on keeping on... as Beckett once aptly put it - "I can't go on. I'll go on"
And on we go ....xoxo
You had me at Lorazepam hahaha! Seriously - I totally understand the lack of consistency. I make notes, and set alarms. My problem is prioritizing almost everything over my creativity. The muse doesn't care if your inbox is empty, it cares if you're listening. Hope to maybe see you at Goucher this summer during residency. Maybe we can get the old group back up and running.
My to-do list is my biggest creative energy. ALSO: I hadn't really thought about coming out for residency but maybe???
Yay for words on paper! 🎉
As someone on day 2300+ of Duolingo, I am letting myself learn to be less of a anal retentive twit... So many things that were supposed to be for fun/enrichment I've managed to turn into a total grind. Embroidery ? Ukulele? Working out? Piano ? Gah. I used to Duolingo religiously first thing in the morning but it's a tiny rebellion against The Voice of Authority and Responsibility in my head now to do it when I wanna - hours "late" and in slapdash order (I'm doing Spanish, Danish, German and Dutch rn), and I've given myself permission to do it badly - like REALLY badly, not correcting errors until there's a towering list. It sounds ridiculous, but it keeps me sane-ish? So I'll take it.
Meanwhile, the Boy told me "I'll be your huckleberry," last week and I both smiled and got teary. RIP, Val Kilmer.
Tanita, you are so damn accomplished and disciplined--you deserve to go easy on yourself. Here's to you--and the Boy! xoxo