Had a pretty nice weekend. The Muppets at the Bowl were fun. Saw a few celebrities including Ty Burrell from Modern Family and composer Paul Williams. He wrote The Rainbow Connection for Muppets (as well as the music for the Muppet’s Christmas Carol) as well as several very well known songs like the Carpenters’ We’ve Only Just Begun.
And then Sunday we met a friend for brunch. Ate way too much. But it was nice.
I did manage to get the conclusion of First Impressions done despite my vow to take a break. Thanks for checking it out as I know most of you did.
I don’t have any idea what I will work on this week as far as writing goes. I need to get a new chapter of What Happened to Spock done but I am stuck on it. It’s one of those works I wish I had never started because I have written myself into a bit of a corner. I tried to write on something today but without any success I guess. I thought it was pretty good, but apparently it was not, so I am feeling very low.
So, I just don’t know. I ended up reading at lunch instead.
Sixteen years ago, of course, our country changed. I remember spending days on end crying after that day. Hearing all the stories about the people who died. And watching all the news coverage. For those of us that experienced it as adults it’s not something we can ever forget.
September 11, 2017 at 2:15 pm
Glad you had a fun time at the Muppets show 🙂 Cool you got to see Ty and Paul! Super jealous as I’ve mentioned in other posts LOL
I really loved First Impressions and how you wrote the story and the end ❤
I would love an update on What Happened to Spock, but take your time. If you're stuck, you're stuck. It happens. Maybe reread the story and see if anything sticks out at you on where to go (if you already haven't done that)
I was in my fifth grade class on September 11, 2001. We weren't told exactly what happened at school, just that something really bad had happened in New York and in DC. When I got home, its all that my mom, grandma, and stepdad had on on the TV. Very horrifying to see as a child and even as an adult. My friend Rusty came to school the next day so upset as he watched where people were jumping out of the windows and he couldn't stop crying.
9/11 is definitely not something you can ever forget. 😦
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September 11, 2017 at 2:19 pm
Yeah I think I am just going to take a very very prolonged break from writing. We’ll see. But right now I am considering the unthinkable so a break is more likely in order.
Yes, there were people jumping from the buildings. The first plan hit at floor 93 I believe and basically trapped anyone from that floor on up to the 110th from ever even having the chance to escape. One company lost their entire workforce in that. Terrible terrible times.
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September 11, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Plane ugh typo
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September 11, 2017 at 3:05 pm
You have a big fan base (yes you do, Ivan) and I know we’ll all wait patiently for you to return and grace us with your amazing stories
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September 11, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Glad you had a good weekend!! The muppets are awesome in general, so I’m especially glad it was good.
Excellent end to an excellent story.
Stuck! Ugh! I know this feeling. Hopefully something will knock it loose. But whatever you work on, even if it’s nothing, is the right thing 🙂
Sad day, still. And it’s important to remember. To honor those who lost their lives, to remember those who didn’t have a choice and those who ran into the chaos to try to help. I’ll never forget where I was, and I’ll never forget the havoc.
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September 11, 2017 at 2:25 pm
I think I need a big break from trying to make everyone happy and disappointing everyone in the process, most especially myself.
I remember the 10 year anniversary and spending hours reading about the victims. What a mistake that was.
And as I type this, I am getting a call from Liberia on my cellphone! Spam calls.
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September 11, 2017 at 2:47 pm
Yep. I agree. Take the break.
I did the same. Heartbreaking in every way
I keep getting the one about the IRS. Over and over and over. Smh.
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September 11, 2017 at 3:04 pm
Yes, take a break. Please don’t do the unthinkable. Breaks are good and much needed at times. Do some other things that bring you joy: reading, watching tv/movies, M ;), video games, etc.
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September 11, 2017 at 4:35 pm
You didn’t tell me about Paul Williams. The original Muppet Movie was and is still one of my faves, and always sing with it.
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September 11, 2017 at 4:51 pm
Well Paul was in the show so that’s probably why I didn’t think to mention him! He wasn’t sitting next to me like Ty was.
Yep I love the original too
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