What I’m listening to: When September Ends by Green Day It’s been a rough September. Dad is ill. Mom broke her knee. The stepson, his wife and kids (ages 2 and 3 months) have descended on the house and show no signs of departure (which I normally don’t mind, but it’s been a week and…
Tag: work interruptions
5 Options for the Fractured Writing Work Day
What’s on the iPod: Conductor by We Were Promised Jetpacks I had yet another weekend where I was glad to see Monday. Had a great time, but it was a busy time. On Friday, my husband and I met in the city for First Friday. It was probably the slowest train ride I’ve had in…
Carving Out Biz Time
Nano count: Still 10,001 words Very long day yesterday, but I accomplished two of my three goals. I had time-sensitive projects that had to go out ASAP, so they took priority over even my personal writing. Nano suffered. But since Nano doesn’t pay the bills, I made that sacrifice without any reservation. Besides, I have…
Where’s the Kaboom?
What’s on the iPod: Handle with Care by The Traveling Wilburys I’m channeling Marvin the Martian today as I look back at yesterday morning. Really. Just the morning was weird, but what a weird morning. Like an unexploded bomb ticking away somewhere (hence the Marvin reference, all you Bugs fans). Flash back to Monday around…
The Stress and Interruption Train
Ouch. Once again this summer, my sinus infection is back. The minute my ear starts to hurt, I know. I should. It’s happened three times (four now) since May. I’d ignore it and simply overdose on Mucinex, but it doesn’t go away. But I can’t be sick. I’m too busy. How do you deal with…
A Blip on the Work Radar
It was more than a little scary to be driving late Sunday night from Manhattan to Philadelphia in a big snowstorm. I’m okay with the snow and driving – I’m not okay with being passed by idiots doing 70-80 when conditions (and warning signs) call for 35 and under. If I die at the hands…