Art in Recovery
I am a survivor of abuse and parental alcoholism. Recovery and my artistic journey coincide and interdependent. When I am thinking of art in these terms, I include all forms, Writing, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, etc.
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Distractions
Writer’s block is a common thing with writers, or that’s what I’ve been told. Today, I have a huge distraction. I was having a new driveway put in and the water line broke. So, the city is here digging a huge hole and making a mess. I comfort myself by assuming they know what they’re… Continue reading
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Law School
When I decided to attend law school, my heart wasn’t in it. I was young, restless and ambitious, and rationalized that it would open doors, but I had no burning interest to practice law. I hated it and regretted the decision, agonizing the whole time I was in school. My attitude hurt my performance, but… Continue reading
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Patience
I’m waiting to get my book back from the proofreader. Now that I’ve taken the plunge (after procrastinating for years) into publishing I want to blaze ahead at light speed. I’m annoyingly impatient. To date, I have resisted contacting the proofreader for an update. “Are you done yet?” “Are you done yet?” They told me… Continue reading
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Awareness
I grew up in an abusive and dysfunctional home. I learned to be mercilessly hard on myself. Understanding my past and treating myself in a new way has lead to immense peace of mind. It is a challenging road, but worth it. Being aware of the truth, not the family myth, is half the battle.… Continue reading
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Writing
I already write and earn no money at it, so I obviously I would write for free. I am in the process of publishing and may have to accept some monetary reward for my work. Time will tell. I have written actively for thirty years. I have completed about six books, have scores of short… Continue reading
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Yes Man
Saying no when appropriate is my biggest weakness. I don’t like to disappoint. I say yes until something inside explodes. People then think I’m nuts. They say: “If you didn’t want to do it, why didn’t you just say so…” So, saying yes too often had definitely interfered with my goals, specifically artistic ones. That’s… Continue reading
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Super Power
I have accepted that humor is my super power. It is something I keep close to the vest, but when I let it out I get a good response. When I show my sense of humor on my blog, I usually get more responses. Admitting that I have it in this blog is a step… Continue reading
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Update, Escape novel
I have a goal to have my book, Escape From Desolation, in print this year, maybe this summer. I decided to break it up into two books, which are both 80,000 to 85,000 words. I feel good about this decision because it makes the project more manageable. One complication arose, rethinking main stream publishing, because… Continue reading
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Always Learning
What is the last thing you learned? I am in a constant state of learning and found it difficult to find a point of demarcation where something I learned stands out. I have been blessed with a love of learning. After my formal education I continued to take community college classes. My views on politics… Continue reading
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What’s your line.
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. I dread being asked about my work, because I am embarrassed by my work history. Of course, my shame lies around the societal idea about work life, especially men, that we have a steady job and a spotless work history. After college I was Food… Continue reading
About Me
Indie author and self taught artist, creating for over fifty years, also a former corporate lawyer and systems manager … and other assorted vocations. Writing is my passion. I just released my first science fiction novel, Escape From Desolation, eBook and paperback. More information at my author page: http://escapefromdesolation.com
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