tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post4578235385073817178..comments2024-03-07T09:26:21.305-05:00Comments on My Hogwarts Sabbatical: The Insecure Writer and Jumping Back Into the Saddle AgainChemist Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-66089278945657600852018-08-16T08:23:53.920-04:002018-08-16T08:23:53.920-04:00What awesome pictures! I hope you enjoyed your hik...What awesome pictures! I hope you enjoyed your hike. I'm still trying to find my groove after a busy summer. I'm managing 1k words a day this week, and I think that's a good start. Good luck!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-46172672614361421392018-08-02T22:12:02.004-04:002018-08-02T22:12:02.004-04:00It is hard to get back into the habit once you let...It is hard to get back into the habit once you let yourself skip for whatever reason, even having no choice. Hope you find your grove again. Happy belated IWSG Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-51925078331803409942018-08-01T23:53:05.535-04:002018-08-01T23:53:05.535-04:00I thought someone probably would recognize it. The...I thought someone probably would recognize it. The getaway is nice, but I really need to get back to work.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-52617233725922344752018-08-01T21:05:18.844-04:002018-08-01T21:05:18.844-04:00Glad you came back to writing. It feels so good wh...Glad you came back to writing. It feels so good when you're doing it.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-39312142626888274262018-08-01T21:03:24.392-04:002018-08-01T21:03:24.392-04:00Zion is correct. We hiked up the river for a coupl...Zion is correct. We hiked up the river for a couple of hours, then plodded out way back and collasped into the car. Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-45542126076423665482018-08-01T20:58:37.270-04:002018-08-01T20:58:37.270-04:00I can so relate to what you're saying. I haven...I can so relate to what you're saying. I haven't written in about two months and I wonder when life will slow down. Some is fun like yours and others is stressful,too busy times. Hope you're having fun.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-13092018499673469432018-08-01T20:51:22.244-04:002018-08-01T20:51:22.244-04:00I hope you enjoyed your hike. Getting back to writ...I hope you enjoyed your hike. Getting back to writing after a long abstinence is hard. The best thing to do is open the file of what you've already written and read. You can't help but make changes, add words, etc. That will get you back in the saddle again. Good luck.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-20277886243135440932018-08-01T16:22:51.204-04:002018-08-01T16:22:51.204-04:00Sick cats? That sounds awful. I'm sure your w...Sick cats? That sounds awful. I'm sure your writing with get back on track when life settles out. Don't be too hard on yourself. It happens to everyone, really. In any case, good luck with the writing and happy August! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907123006268829477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-53775739025835682662018-08-01T15:59:19.561-04:002018-08-01T15:59:19.561-04:00I've no idea where it is, but that last pictur...I've no idea where it is, but that last picture looks like a giant frowning mouth.<br /><br />An open space and great surroundings are really inspiring. Home projects, maybe not so much. Try not to get hung up on how long you've spent not writing or put pressure on - just relax and have fun. Look at it as treating yourself!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-288417908944358362018-08-01T15:07:55.735-04:002018-08-01T15:07:55.735-04:00Love the pics and when it comes to writing--writin...Love the pics and when it comes to writing--writing crap is okay if it will get you going. Don't look back. hehehe<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-495277650813245922018-08-01T13:06:45.450-04:002018-08-01T13:06:45.450-04:00I recognize Zion, and I'd trade places with yo...I recognize Zion, and I'd trade places with you. A getaway would be most welcome right now. Life keeps getting in the way of a lot of things I'd like to be doing, but then, guess what? That's life. Enjoy your hike. Bring back a refreshed mind.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-34187651305043792922018-08-01T12:55:32.959-04:002018-08-01T12:55:32.959-04:00Ken, you just described all the reasons why I wait...Ken, you just described all the reasons why I waited for my kids to fly the nest before becoming serious about writing: There just wasn't time! Keep at it. Time passes faster than you think.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-59862021165401293312018-08-01T12:32:41.663-04:002018-08-01T12:32:41.663-04:00Zion National Park? If so, I'm jealous!
I tot...Zion National Park? If so, I'm jealous!<br /><br />I totally relate to your post. I really thought I was done with writing around this time last year. But I ended up back to it and I have a feeling you will too. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-43983791921388771522018-08-01T12:13:57.407-04:002018-08-01T12:13:57.407-04:00Zion?
I totally understand not having time. Thank...Zion?<br /><br />I totally understand not having time. Thankfully, I haven't had many demands on mine lately, which has been a blessing. Weekends are full, but I'm still getting to work every day, which means I still get my lunch hour to get some writing in.<br /><br />Don't worry, you'll jump back into the swing of things, and you'll probably experience a renewed vigor for writing once you get started again since your creativity had the chance to recharge. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-80976059012044759232018-08-01T10:03:05.058-04:002018-08-01T10:03:05.058-04:00You're outside.
That's why I took time off...You're outside.<br />That's why I took time off last month. It was the only way I was going to get anything written.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-53034593566933493072018-08-01T09:15:15.319-04:002018-08-01T09:15:15.319-04:00Enjoy the hike! I haven't been writing lately ...Enjoy the hike! I haven't been writing lately either and have the same worries. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get going again until the kids are back in school. But it's been nice accomplishing some big projects around the house and yard.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-50950919536494114872018-08-01T08:39:41.998-04:002018-08-01T08:39:41.998-04:00What is it about this summer that makes it so hard...What is it about this summer that makes it so hard to write? <br /><br />Your guess is close, but the state is wrong. Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-84446933651553631822018-08-01T07:25:20.986-04:002018-08-01T07:25:20.986-04:00You are somewhere in Arizona would be my guess.
I...You are somewhere in Arizona would be my guess.<br /><br />It's been months since I wrote anything, so I'm in the same boat as you.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com