Once again, in search of lost time...

Wow. Day went sideways.

Crawled out of bed late, missed PT, missed the gym, my dental appointment got twisted up, and I hardly had any time at the keyboard.

Positives: got letters off to the boys, and managed a short walk around the hood.

Nice sunny day, today. A little cool, but nice. Heard things are supposed to go south again by tomorrow afternoon.

Tile guy’s supposed to show at 8:00 am tomorrow. We’ll see. Meanwhile, settling in with a nice fish dinner and crossing my fingers things pick up.

The comings and goings of time...

Daylight savings time…again.

Managed a decent night’s sleep, but only because we didn’t turn in until after 11:00 last night. No complaints. Just sayin.

Spent the morning at the keyboard working revisions for a number of different projects. Spent the afternoon cleaning up around the house.

Pretty day today. Got out for a nice walk in the late afternoon, and took in the sun. Looking at cool weather and maybe even more snow as the week goes on, so glad to be able to spend some time outdoors.

Pushed a critique out the door this morning only to find a new story in my queue. So far, it’s been a light load this time around.

Gotta catch up with my correspondence tomorrow. Same with my research.

Tonight, taking it easy.

Inching along...

Up early.

Not a bad start.

Took care of a few domestic issues, got in some good writing time, then headed out to the gym for rehab.

Thought I might accomplish a bit more, but happy with the output I managed and wiling to call the day a win.

Got another inch or so of snow this morning. Temps have been brisk, but are supposed to rise the next few days.

Couple of critiques to write, so that should keep me busy going into the weekend.

Art museum on Saturday.

Potato soup for the soul...

It isn’t I’m out of sorts, exactly, but man, something’s getting in my way. I expect it’s me (because, who else?), only I don’t take as much heart in knowing it as I do fear in thinking that if I acknowledge it, it will stick around even longer. There’s a sentence for you.

That said, I’m still working on the same old pieces, and still looking to put an end to them.

Forewent the gym again today to give the back a little more rest. It’s feeling better, but not tip-top. Seeing my PT guy, Brian, tomorrow, so maybe I’ll get a few pointers on making a comeback.

Meanwhile, another quiet evening at home.

Leek and potato soup.

Wine.

I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled...

Woke around 4:00 am thinking the bad might have repaired itself overnight, but no such luck. Walked around gingerly most of the day, wondering where and when I’d get the wind knocked out of me. Good news is, it’s less painful than it was yesterday, and it’s made me forget entirely about my sore neck.

This said, had a productive morning at the keyboard, and a more than enjoyable afternoon at the movies. Was sorry we had to move the Denver Art Center tickets to next Saturday, but it was a good decision in the end. Now I have something to look forward to next week.

Weather a little cooler today. Another front is moving in and temps are expected to drop near freezing in the coming week. Looks like the taste of spring we’ve been enjoying is just that—a taste. Glad I got out earlier in the week and did some fishing. May be a while before I get my line wet again.

All in all, a pleasant Saturday.

Limping into the weekend...

Weird. Woke up with a strained back. Too much work on the straps at the gym? Anyway, put the day on a different course than originally charted, including a long nap with the heating pad this afternoon. No gym, but did manage a long walk around the neighborhood.

Did some good work at the keyboard—while it lasted—but didn’t get as far as I’d have liked. Still looking for that next gear.

Had tickets to the Impressionist show at the Denver Art Center tomorrow, but moved them to next Saturday owing to the back issue. Bummer there, but maybe we’ll head out to a movie tomorrow instead.

Got a letter from young Jack today. Always a treat.

New N story’s come in as well. Looking forward reading it.

Cruising toward the weekend...

Another lovely day. Sun, blue skies, and all the rest.

Up early, plugged away at the keyboard, spent the afternoon at the gym.

Rehab went well.

Writing went well.

Made some late afternoon submissions while listening to the Doors Morrison Hotel. All good, if just a little bit too short.

Caught a nice rainbow yesterday at Quail Lake. Saving it for breakfast.

Looking ahead to some time off...

Keeping this one brief.

Woke, worked, went to rehab, and managed a few phone calls. Caught up with my sis, and my buddy S.

Dropped in to Rico’s this afternoon to celebrate the anniversary of a long year.

All’s good in the world.

Forsaking the keyboard tomorrow for some time down on the Arkansas with my fly rod.

Small observations to start the week...

Noticed I’ve been a little skimpy with the posts for a while. Not intentional by any means. Just more tired than usual by the time I get to working on them. That, and I’ve been leading a pretty sheltered life for a while.

Anyway, up before six today, and out to the keyboard early. Still paring a way on the newest short, but spent some time reading and researching, too.

Was looking forward to a good workout, but misplaced by key card somehow and never managed. Drove to the gym to see if some kindhearted soul might let me in, but the joint was empty so I drove home. Found the key later under the highback in the den. How it got there is anybody’s guess.

K off to Italy for a while. Hope she has a good trip. She’s been scratching at the door for months, and with any luck this will satisfy the wanderlust a while.

Gonna look for an early turn-in time tonight and a reset for tomorrow. A big day writing would be great.

Quiet Saturday...

Busted ass on office stuff today.

Wrote a couple of critiques for N, spent an hour or so on the phone with my uncle, hit the gym, made some new submissions and did a little shopping for cat food.

Hoping to get back to the fiction tomorrow.

Past due...

Slept in an extra half hour this morning, but it was all for the best. Collected myself after a couple of cups and made it to the end of the new story. The revisions felt strong, and it feels like I’ve got a good piece on my hands, although it’s going to take some time to get everything in place. Especially after having gone back to the novel and memoir.

Weather warmed a little today. Not much, but a little. Headed out to the gym after shuffling paperwork, then to the hardware store to pick up a tire gauge. All in all, and action-packed afternoon.

Finished reading the two new N stories, and made notes on both. Figure to send them back tomorrow, or maybe Sunday.

No excitement beyond that, but I’m good with the lull and using the time to my advantage. Might start in on the “embezzlement” short tomorrow. Tonight? Dinner and a movie.

Life after Pittsburgh...

Played a little catch up today. First time writing in a while. Was up early to the keyboard, and put in some decent work before shoveling the snow.

Had the plumber out late this morning to discuss the current washer/dryer dilemma. This afternoon, went out window shopping for new appliances. In between, cooked up a pot of bean soup.

Still cold. Temps didn’t get much above five degrees. Not sure if tomorrow’s going to be any better, but don’t figured to get sidelined either way. Have a bunch of work in front of me.

PT tomorrow. Gym time, too. Eager to get back at it after the layoff. Can’t believe we’re already looking at the weekend.

Back in the saddle...

Off the grid a while, in Pittsburgh visiting the kids. Good time had all around. Weather was cool, but managed to get in some good fun at the pool one day and the zoo the next. Lots and lots and lots of great company. Best part may have been I haven’t looked at a manuscript since last Thursday. Chill time was much needed and an excellent way to clear the head.

Arrived home this morning about an hour before noon to temps of five degrees. Supposed to drop below zero tonight, so got back in time to leave the taps open. Cold all week according to the weather folks. Snow too. Already have a light dusting.

Took some rejection hits while I was away, but no acceptances. Tough start of the year so far, but I suspect I’ve had worse. A lot of stories in the works and a lot more over the transom. All you can do is keep on keeping on.

Looking forward to getting back to the gym, see if I can’t straighten this neck out. It’s not as bad as I might have expected after a couple of long flights and sleeping in a strange bed, but need to stay ahead of things.

Good to be home. Kitties were well-cared for in our absence, but seem happy to have their old routine in line again.

Taking it easy tonight. Cooked up a batch of potato leek soup to help fend off the cold.

Small doings...

Heading out to Pittsburgh tomorrow. Snow predicted in Chicago. Already snowing here.

Best day of revisions in a long time. Think maybe this new story might be good, providing I don’t mess it up.

Looking forward to a break.

End of sermon...

Keep coming to this late in the day and finding I don’t have much to say. On the other hand, I must be tired for a reason.

Hit the keyboard early this morning and had a good day at work. Later, wandered off to the gym and put in some decent time there, as well. Skipped rope, hit the bag, lifted. When I got home we went out for a nice walk.

The evenings don’t get dark as early as they once did, so spring can’t be far off either. I’m looking forward to it this year, especially if it means getting a jump on my fishing.

Meanwhile, making preparations for our trip to Pittsburgh. Itching to see the boys, and at the same time crossing my fingers Mr. KitCat doesn’t give K any trouble. We’re all dealing with the vagaries of age, here, and as somebody once said, It ain’t for sissies.

Pretty day today. Not sure what tomorrow holds, beyond PT, but guess we’ll deal with it as it comes.

Short and Sweet...

Good day. Up late, but a good day.

Spent some quality time at the keyboard, then went off to the gym for a workout.

Pretty weather. Blue skies all around.

Worked a little more, got in a late afternoon stroll around the hood, and now here I am, off to cook dinner.

A disinterested look backwards...

Started another week yesterday, though I must have sleepwalked through it. Today wasn’t a whole lot different.

The dryer went tits up with some kind of electrical problem, but other than that the day drifted past without a great deal of notice.

Haven’t gotten back to the novel yet. Still slapping this new short piece around, hoping I can make sense of it.

PT went well. Got a short nap, too. Otherwise, not much to talk about.

Signing off.