Gliding low
in a cloudless sky; the hawk dips close for a second glimpse as the foraging
rock squirrel scampers; unaware. Purple
sage rustles, ever so slight, as a diamondback poses; ready to strike, and from
the long-shadowed shade of a Sandstone peak, a roadrunner targets a treacherous
stare. When at last come the yips and the dust from the dance of the terrified
little squirrel, surprise is a small soldier’s sustenance in the midst of a
ravenous world.
Ever one to
root for the underdog, I still can’t help but wonder how it is that the little
guy gets into these messes in the first place. Is he just not paying attention?
Could he use a ‘focus poke’? Or is it just me?
Cause I
could sure use one sometimes. I’ve accumulated so many literary irons in the
fire I fear my little writing kitchen is in danger of burning down—or out. Oh but how to decide which ones go to back
burners? Is there a book on that? A rule
of thumb? Writer’s ritalin, perhaps?
Better yet,
maybe Mark Twain summed it up with “Distance lends enchantment to the view,”
This
concludes another in my seemingly endless supply of occasional
insecurities. My gracious thanks to Alex Cavanaugh for founding this outstanding
platform; Insecure Writers
Support Group, where writers can
share their experiences!
And, a
cheery shout out to Chrys Fey, for inspiring an attitude of gratitude!
Today I am
grateful for:
Not having writers block (ha!)
Pastel
sunsets
Coffee in the morning
Incidentally,
I just saw Jurassic World. Leapin’
Lizards! It may be PG14, but it had me pacing the great room as if a wayward
Raptor might just crash through the window at any moment! Yeah, I think an eight year old might be a bit
too young to see this. Even King Tut;
the Boy King, had a couple of decision makers, right?
Hi, dear Diedre!
ReplyDeleteI am guzzling my morning coffee and visiting my favorite writer/blogger - you. Please don't lie to me, dear friend. It is difficult for me to imagine you having writers block. Diedre Knight and insecure writer seem like an oxymoron. By the way, I always thought oxymoron was the idiot pitchman for Oxi Clean. :)
I have loved dinosaurs and big screen thrills since the age of three. Your mini review of Jurassic World makes me eager to see it.
Happy Wednesday, dear friend Diedre!
It's always such a pleasure to hear from you, Shady! Your encouraging words never fail to inspire.
DeleteOh, I'm not immune to writer's block - ha! But I do need to practice discipline in especially imaginative times, as characters (naturally) multiply with each new project and it gets a little crowded in the creativity room;-)
I'm sure you'll enjoy Jurassic World. I read that it's "more of the same", but it is the "same" that thrilled us last time!
Happy day to you, dear Shady!
No writers block is a good thing to be grateful for! I had it yesterday...I was supposed to write an article about something and I just could not bring myself to write the words. I think I was just burned out on writing. Hopefully I'll have more energy for it today!
ReplyDeleteThat being said, I bet today will indeed be more inspired! I find often that a brief respite affords a much broader perspective in terms of across the board appeal.
DeleteIncidentally, your website is fantastic! And your list of accomplishments is so impressive it felt as if I had stumbled upon royalty! No kidding, write on, dear Stephanie :-)
No writer's block is great! Having multiple irons on the fire has its ups and downs. I say, write a little bit every day on what's calling you, and try to spend at least three days a week on one project at a time. . . .just some thoughts from my perspective - I have three ongoing projects and a few more that are shouting at me from the side-board. :)
ReplyDeleteTyrean, I love your thoughts! We seem to have a lot in common, though you seem in much better control - ha!
DeleteNow I TOTALLY have to see Jurassic World! You have swayed me. And I understand having too many ideas/projects to choose from! It's maddening. Maybe a good way to go about it is to get some good feedback and see which one people respond to the best? And thank God for coffee in the morning!
ReplyDeleteHa! Knowing you, my friend, the movie will surely cause a squeal or two... have you seen the others?
DeleteGetting feedback is a terrific idea - as you discovered;-) However, my palms are already sweating! (oh jeez, Quanie says)
You're doing the gratitude challenge. YAY!!! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that you posted about a squirrel because I shared a video of a squirrel on my FB page of I squirrel I spotted when I was at my desk.
I always have so many story ideas battling for each other. I always pick the one that I feel is more important to write at the time.
You bet I did! I also signed up for your 30 Second Promo Sale :-)
DeleteI am thrilled when critters appear outside my window! (Other than my girls, who only want to know if it's cookie time!) I will look for you on Facebook today - been meaning to anyway;-)
I must have the most arrogant characters as they all feel they are more important - ha!
My daughter and I want a raptor after seeing that movie. We loved Blue. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Blue reminds us of one of our girls - the one we call Nitro! I was enthralled with that aspect of the story; it smoothed a little of the edginess :-)
DeleteNo writer's block for me either. And l like you, I have so many projects lined up I hardly know where to start.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
Tossing It Out
I can't picture you ever running out of things to write about! Isn't it wonderful when words seem to flow like a sparkling stream?
DeleteI never thought about how tough life could be for a squirrel! At least there's an upside that you're not suffering from writer's block. Too many ideas has got to be better than no ideas at all, right?
ReplyDeleteAw, the little guys take it in stride. It's just their way of life. Whereas, people (okay, certainly me) tend to freak when too many things close in ;-)
DeleteOh I'm on a creative roll these days, but that's not to say my muse has never refused to get out of her pajama pants! Good to see you Nick :-)