Five things I thought about on my morning run:
1. Could not resist running outside this morning. 2. There’s my woman-lying-on-her side mountain. 3. There’s my breeze gracing me. 4. Rocks. Pavement. Grass. Earth. 5. Gray sky, gradually working into blue.
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1. Love it that the gym has wifi so I can get Pandora and listen to all kinds of music. 2. Music is one of my inspirations. I can’t imagine running, writing or LIFE without music. 3. The class I’m teaching tomorrow on how to submit articles to magazines. Filling up, baby. 4. I really like teaching. After all these years of learning and struggling, it feels good to be able to pass along some of what I’ve learned. 5. All the classes I’ve taught, though, have been adult...
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Last night’s Yoga class was mostly intense stretching. Sometimes, I am overcome by the sheer joy I feel from a good stretch. It’s like a huge, deep, body breath—the muscles and bones, yes, but also something deeper. I feel a huge sigh with each stretch. It’s almost the same kind of sigh I feel when I’m in the writing zone—especially writing fiction. I’m aware of the blessings of doing what I love, reaching inside, pulling out stories, characters. Creating....
Read MoreFive things I thought about during my morning run:
1. You just have to hand to these old folks walking on the track. I hope I’m moving when I’m their age. 2. My knees and hips are sort of screaming at me. I’ve been running on the street because the weather has been so incredible. What a difference the track makes. 3. So, tomorrow I stay home and write ALL day. Yoga tomorrow night. 4. So many little things to take care of today when I all I want to do is write. But maybe if I get them taken care of this morning I can sneak a...
Read MoreFive things I thought about during my morning run:
1. My sister is having a rough time of it. Ever on my mind and in my heart. 2. Late runs are always harder on me… 3. Orange thread. Neon pink. Neon green. 4. My submitting to magazines class next Sat. WOOT. How I love the Writerhouse in Charlottesville. 5. Damn. I needed this.
Read MoreFive things I thought about during my morning walk:
1. Wow. It’s windy. 2. My meeting with Emma’s teachers. I’m so proud of my Emma. She struggles and daydreams. But every one of her teachers says she’s a joy to have in their class. She’s kind, caring, and sweet. I’ll take that. 3. The organization issue is not her’s alone. We need to help her more. 4. When I was leaving, her science teacher said to me, “It must be…I don’t know…strange to write all day.” Indeed. 5. Off to see
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