Wednesday, August 11, 2004
We leave tomorrow for the ‘family vacation’.
We leave tomorrow for the 'family vacation'. It will be the first one where we are driving somewhere instead of flying. You'd think with my fear of flying I'd be pleased, but no. You see, I'm afraid of cars, too. Not as afraid, thank God, but still nervous. My mother dying in one I think has something to do with this particular phobia. Jonathon and I have both felt very anxious about the trip, and I finally figured out why. Because driving reminds us of all those awful family vacations where you're trapped in the car with people who… Read More
Posted by LKH on 08/11 at 01:12 PM
Monday, August 09, 2004
Hey guys. I think I’m going to have Jonathon make a second supplementary blog
Hey guys. I think I'm going to have Jonathon make a second supplementary blog for my soap box moments. We've learned at personal appearances that some people read this blog the way that we look at Sluggy Freelance (a wonderful internet comic). It's their morning or evening hello to the internet. So for those who use the blog as an escape I'll divide it between the unpleasant stuff. Mostly political. And the writing stuff, and lighter stuff. We'll probably have the other blog thingie up in a week or two. Until then I'll try to stay off my soap… Read More
Posted by LKH on 08/09 at 07:09 AM
Monday, August 02, 2004
For those of you who have read the last two blogs,
For those of you who have read the last two blogs, and wondered when the heck did this blog go politic, I apologize. Not about what I wrote, but just that if this blog is supposed to be a refuge from the crap out there, the last thing you want to read about is more politics. So, in that spirit . . . I did eleven pages on Saturday morning. Yea! I'm sort of hitting a rhythm. Today I get to visit the hallway of mortality (the torture chamber for the Unseelie court). It should be interesting, and disturbing,… Read More
Posted by LKH on 08/02 at 08:48 AM
Okay, I’ve been talking to a lot of people
Okay, I've been talking to a lot of people lately that are feeling very anxious. Anxious about real problems, or just anxious in general. It's almost like it's some sort of contagion of anxiety, and mild depression. Everywhere I go; people are worried about their jobs, or lack of them. Everyone is worried that if Bush is reelected that a draft will be put in, and it will not exempt only children, because there aren't enough households without them. Women will be included, but the thing that really has most people worried is the age being raised, so that… Read More
Posted by LKH on 08/02 at 08:20 AM
Saturday, July 31, 2004
The constitutional amendment
The constitutional amendment to preserve marriage. First, I wasn't aware that marriage was in danger of disappearing. Most of the people I know are, or have been, married. I'm sure it's the same with you. So why, the amendment? It isn't about marriage, or even family values, though that's what they are hiding behind. This amendment is about fear. It's about distracting us with an emotional issue, so we won't notice that the economy is in the toilet. That we all know more people out of work now, then we did before President Bush got into office. That we… Read More
Posted by LKH on 07/31 at 07:08 AM
Friday, July 30, 2004
It’s a great day for writing.
It's a great day for writing. Woke to thunder and lightning, and then the deluge. A stormy, rainy day, dark and drear. I've always loved days like this. The sound of the rain has always been a comforting sound for me. I'm not always as fond of storms, but this morning it was a good sign. I'm writing a scene with Mistral today. Mistral is a French word for wind, or a particular kind of wind. Some of you may remember him from the end of the last Merry book, Seduced by Moonlight. He is the master of storms,… Read More
Posted by LKH on 07/30 at 06:36 AM
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Okay.
Okay. I've had a little break. Jonathon has helped me lick my wounds. The dragon does not get to win. I have recovered my flag from the field of battle, and tomorrow is another day. As long as you don't give up, you don't lose, and the other guy doesn't win. Whether dragon, ogre, or your own personal inner struggles. Jonathon, Trinity, and I watched "Fruits Basket"(a delightful anime), while we had dinner. It's almost impossible to stay grumpy after watching an episode or two. The main character makes Pollyanna look like a pessimist. Combine that with cute guys, some truly wonderful characters, and… Read More
Posted by LKH on 07/27 at 07:29 PM