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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Phone Games
To pass the time I play free games on my phone. The problem is that playing the games is a good distraction when I’m procrastinating. I’ve had writer’s block lately, and the allure of mindless phone games enables my avoidance. Fortunately, the games are getting boring. So, it’s back to the computer, facing the blank… Continue reading
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Thick Skin
Even in retirement, I’m still learning and growing. I hope it keeps me young. Because I published two books this year, I’m learning the benefit of developing a thick skin. Although I am not getting negative feedback or criticism, I am challenged by the difficulty of getting noticed and not letting it bothering me. When… Continue reading
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Less Harsh
I could do with a lot less harsh self talk. Ever since I was a kid, people who know me say I am too hard on myself. It seems natural to me, but as an old man, I know it’s not constructive or healthy to rebuke myself when things turn out differently than I planned.… Continue reading
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Old Suit
If I could change something about myself, I might change the way I hold on to regret. I look back at my career and I wish I started at the age twenty what I’m doing now in semi-retirement. And because I can’t, I have many regrets about my youthful decisions and I hold on to… Continue reading
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Television
I would get more done if there was no television. I would read more, write more and probably socialize more. I work from home. For awhile the television was on as much as 18 hours of the day, often as background to fill out the house. Lately, I developed that habit of turning it off… Continue reading
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Owning My Decision
The hardest decision I made was whether to stay with my career in the food industry or finish law school. I had tried doing both at the same time, I was mediocre at both, and didn’t like under performing, so I decided I had to choose. I loved my job in a big food company,… Continue reading
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Paint, Write, Sculpt
My challenge as an artist is having too many interests and not enough time. Although, I know I don’t use my time wisely. I am easily distracted. Everything has to be in order before I can feel free to create. When I worked outside the home, the workweek was my excuse. Working from home, I… Continue reading
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Fantasy
I’m reading a Fantasy book based on Slavic folklore, by a young indie author who I met at a Comic Con recently. Fantasy is not my thing, but I was curious about his work. I appreciate his enthusiasm for his story; it rings through the pages. That’s the key to writing, liking what your doing… 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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