A colleage at the day job asked me yesterday why we use the term “start from scratch”. I didn’t know, so I threw out some offhand suggestions. But it lingered with me, so today I did a web search. Below is from Phrases.org.uk: Start From Scratch Meaning Begin (again) from the beginning, embark on something without any preparation or advantage. Origin ‘Start from scratch’ is an expression which has altered […]
In case anyone has been wondering… I’ve been absent from here the last couple of days because 1) I’m working on a new set of scenes in the book, which takes precedence over the blog; and 2) last week kicked my butt and I’m spending every minute I can spare outside of the writing to sleep. Pitiful, I know. But it’s my reality. On a positive note, I’m getting very […]
Wisdom is where you seek it… …but you won’t find it here tonight. The week did me in. Hopefully a good night’s sleep will improve things immeasurably. Happy writing.
Happy pre-Friday, everyone. Continuing in yesterday’s vein, there’s a lot to be said about how to make sense of the inner journey. I know I struggle with it–not because I don’t understand the concept, but because delving into deep, dark emotion and exposing those gaping raw wounds we all hide within ourselves is not something I do. Sure, I examine my feelings. I try to make sense of them in […]
It’s been a few days since I’ve posted, so I thought I better pop on and explain the absence. Plus, I found another good article by agent Donald Maass, who has always made good sense to me. This week I’ve been on an outer journey. I didn’t go anywhere, but I’ve been stepping outside of my comfort zone to understand a new and complicated software application that leaders at my […]
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