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Monday, October 26, 2020

Writing again... hurray! And Halloween decorations!




Got my mojove back... (or possibly the muse that had left due to the pandemic and has finally decided it was time to return?). Anyway, it makes me happy to be 'back in the grove' (and about three-forth of the way finished the sequel to "Time After Time").  

I realize that this may be on no interest to many of you, but to those who write, sketch, paint, sew, or get lost in other crafts - you know how time simply slips away when you are involved in a project. It's as if this dimension doesn't exist... (and you are lost in your own little world). 

Then for whatever reason, the muse/motivation/originality  abruptly disappears. Some call it writer's block... (and I'm sure there are other names for it). Personally at this point I would call it Covid-itis... too many other things on my mind. 

But now it has hesitantly returned. I hope it stays as it gives me pleasant motivation for the day... and a chance to finish something I'd started.  

With the virus ramping up again and the election right around the corner, I really need something to keep my mind occupied. Perhaps the 'powers that be'... sent the muse back to me to save my sanity. Whatever... I'm grateful.

I've actually had a fairly pleasant week; Skyped with my grand daughter (got to see her new puppy up close and personal) Zoomed with a dear friend, and thanks to the technical knowledge of my grandson - was able to visit a friend's island on Animal Crossing... and she was able to fly to mine. We ran around the islands together meeting other islanders and going inside their homes. It was fun.

Unfortunately I don't have any great insights to give to other retirees who may be reading this. This isn't that type of informative  or inspirational blog... although I do enjoy reading those. This is just an occasional insight into my own life that by sharing (for years in  journals and now on a blog) has always been of great benefit to my psychological self. 

And before I close I do have to show you a pic of the Halloween decorations that one of our neighbors did. He does this every year and it's always fabulous. This is the one he's done this year in front of his house.


Halloween castle built in front of neighbor's house 2020


It is amazing... last year it was a Halloween ship that took up the whole front of his lawn. 



Halloween ship 2019


I really hope you are having a good weekend. The weather has gotten cooler here... mornings have been in the 40's and 50's - nice! We've had a little rain, but not much. All in all, we are learning to be content with life as it is. Perhaps this is a good thing. 


Hugs,

Rian

(ps: trying a new recipe for chicken spaghetti today. Will let you know how it turns out.)





15 comments:

  1. Your neighbor certainly has a solid and happy outlook.
    I agree, all this inactivity can just build up and explosively deposit us back in activity.

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    1. He certainly comes up with original and fantastic ideas.

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  2. Those are phenomenal Hallowe'en decorations! Does he dismantle them and keep them? I've not felt like posting at all lately. I'm like you in that I journaled for years and years. In fact, I still do keep a journal. What I write in there, wouldn't really be what I would put out to the world in a post. Enjoy your writing! -Jenn

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    1. Yes, he dismantles them and reuses the wood... although sometimes he can turn what was originally a Halloween decoration into a Christmas one. And yes, it's true that what one posts in a personal journal is not the same as in a public blog.

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  3. Great news to hear the block is going away. I am looking forward to your sequel and getting to enjoy your wonderful characters once more.

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    1. Thanks, Patti. When the writing flows well, it's quite enjoyable.

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  4. I too am looking forward to the sequel. I enjoyed your book so much and got quite invested in the characters. Nice Halloween decorations! He's one of those people who really gets into the spirit of the season. :-)

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    1. Thanks, DJan. Yes, our neighbor really gets into the spirit. We put out a pumpkin (which the feral kittens love to play in) but that and a few smaller pumpkins in the window are about it here.

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  5. I definitely have Covid-itis also. Too much anxiety, not enough joy. Concentrating and having purpose is weighing heavily on me. I have to work on myself this week.

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    1. Yes, we do have to work on finding joy sometimes. But it is there. One of my favorite quotations is "Behind the gloom of the world lies joy, Take Joy!"

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  6. I have Covid-itis. I thought we all had Covid-itis . . . until I saw what your neighbors have done. Maybe they will inspire me to get up and take some action!

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    1. Yes, he is an inspiration. The most we do is put out a few pumpkins... although we do usually give out 'a lot' of candy! Not this year though. We will keep our lights off this year. Don't think it's a good idea for kids to be going door to door during a pandemic.

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  7. We are under constant stress and fear. We can only endure that so long. I hope that we can relax soon.

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    1. I will relax a bit when this election is over... hopefully. I think the pandemic will be with us for a while, but I hope the political atmosphere will settle.

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  8. So lovely to see you back Rian, it's been a surreal year that's for certain !
    What incredible decorations....makes mine look pitiful :)
    Stay well dear friend,
    Hugs,
    ~Jo

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