September! IWSG and Ohio

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My little space.

The move to Ohio is almost complete. We are in our “new” little (rented) abode but are still moving boxes around. We have discovered we must keep our storage unit. There are things we want to keep, and this house is not big enough for all of those things. I have made a small space for myself in our living room where I can write, and so, I am writing my first IWSG and blog post in my new little space in what will be our home for the next two years. I’m glad to finally have a place to write.
A friend (she is also a writer) asked the other day why I didn’t “get out” and write in cafes or parks or somewhere else. I know that famous-of-all-famous-writers, J.K. Rowling’s did well that way. But I can’t write where I’m constantly distracted. I do best tucked away in a quite place, away from things that will pull me from my writing world. Do you need quiet or are you one of those who can write anywhere?

Apart from my writing life, I awoke this morning in deep sadness. I am sad to not be in NC anymore. I am sad to not be in France anymore. And I’ve realized that most of that sadness comes from the people who I love and miss that are still in those places. I. Am. Lonely. I’m not used to this feeling. I think if I can allow some time pass from this move, I will find my stride in front of this computer and loneliness will recede. It’s been such a busy, change-filled year. I guess it’s normal to feel what I’m feeling? I have gone to a French speaking group, which helped restore part of my disequilibrium. Now I am going to write to a writer who contacted me before I even got here and see if we can meet. Since my husband is very, very happy with his studies and teaching, I must put my best feet forward toward making a place for myself here in the middle of Ohio. Wish me luck!

The amazing co-hosts for the IWSG September 5 posting are

 Toi Thomas, T. Powell Coltrin, M.J. Fifield, and Tara Tyler!

Please drop by their blogs and thank them for being co-hosts!

Columbus, Ohio

Our little abode.

JULY ALREADY?! Hot Enough For You? IWSG Post As Well

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Seems like we went straight from cold to hot with no real in between this year, at least for me. I am back Stateside now and getting ready for the big move north to OHIO! Wow, a year of change. I spent two wonderful months in France writing, walking, writing some more. It was paradise. Now, perhaps, I will have 20 months to write while my husband works on his Masters in Math Education at OSU. I am so very proud of him. This is a dream for him, and I want to do whatever it takes to support him in the fulfillment of that dream, as he has done for me. I've never lived in such a big city before so this will be a new experience.
I am nervous. I am working on my attitude to having a structured work time, as I used to have in the beginning of this adventure called writing. Once we are moved and I can concentrate, I am going to switch off the phone during certain hours and dedicate my energy and time to finishing my four works in progress. If anyone has any ideas or would like to share how they work, I am very interested to hear from you. Happy fourth of July!

Question for IWSG: What are your ultimate writing goals and how have they changed over time, if at all?

My writing goal has always been to be the best writer I can be, and to finish what I start. In the beginning, I didn't really understand what that meant. Now, all these years later I have a better idea of the power of dedication, the power of consistency, and the power of experience. Am I a better writer than when I started? I hope so! I think so. Now, I feel the need to prove to myself I can finish what I have started and make it work. I am blessed to have a wonderful editor, a wonderful family, and IWSG!

The awesome co-hosts for the July 3 posting of the IWSG are  

Nicki Elson, Juneta Key, Tamara Narayan, and Patricia Lynne!

Photos of France and our 35th anniversary coming next post. Have to get this one out, I'm late!!!

IWSG Wednesday on Friday!

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I'm SO sorry I didn't post on Wednesday, but I do have a good excuse. I also don't have much to feel insecure about because I'm in recovery mode... This last weekend our daughter married her beau! I of course have plenty to write about this event and the catastrophe that happened, almost ruining our grand affair, but that will have to wait for another posting... The awesome co-hosts for the July 1 posting of the IWSG are Charity Bradford, S.A. Larsen, AJ, Tamara Narayan, Allison Gammons, and Tanya Miranda!
Please don't forget to thank them when you visit!
Anyway, this post will be short. I will share some photos with you and leave the actual writing for another day. Wishing you all a happy Fourth of July!!!

Getting ready during a calm in the storm...really

My beautiful "baby" girl...

The New Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Marjorie Fought!