Things you don’t want to hear and even less you wanted to know

It has been suggested by John that I change the name of this blog.
But to what, I’m not sure.

Because just as John felt obliged to point out
the new title doesn’t work for him, he did not suggest
a title that would actually work for him.

Which in my honest opinion is one of the things wrong with a lot of people,
good at talking about the problems, not so good at offering solutions.

I mean seriously, people spend years and years talking about the same things, and the
reason why is because they consistently discuss the same
issues over and over again. They never say ok, we have established what’s wrong,
let’s try to find something positive or “right” here and build on that.

Regardless, I would change the name of this blog, but it’s not really a blog.
It’s supposed to be just what it is–a link from the new website www.writingandpoetry.com,
existing solely to provide updates of my work. (What work? Where is it?)

Any suggestions would be great.
Like I was thinking, “Yada, Yada, Yada, Blah, Blah, Blah”.
But then I thought, No, too vague.
I could name it “Stuff Nobody Reads” or “SNR” for short.
Or “Who gives a crap?” or “Everyone in America’s Got a Blog”, or
“I’m a Writer, only Nobody Knows it”, or “Get off my Ass–what to do when you’re bitten by the Bitterbug (tagline)”.

At this point of course, I’m rambling; because in the grand scheme of things,
it doesn’t really matter. LOL.
This blog has basically become things you don’t want to hear…..and even less you wanted to know.

Lost and Found

I woke up this morning with the angst of leaving
someone behind in a dream. It always makes me sad
when it happens. It takes me awhile to shake it off.

Anyway, for whatever we’ve left behind, and for the things
we’ve lost, we have to keep in mind that the things we have
are good too.

So, to the present–I’m getting organized. I found the rest of my book!
YAY!
And I’ve decided I can no longer live around the stacks of paper.
I’ve also determined that if I can change other things, I can also
change this nasty little habit of mine.

Please keep sending me the emails. I love hearing from you
and I promise that I am writing. Maybe I’ll post a few things on here.

Scribbler and Doodler

A couple of weeks ago, I went on a somewhat leisurely business trip.
In the spare hours and minutes, I managed to get some serious
uninterrupted writing time.

So as the days passed and it drew closer to the time for
me to return to my hectic life, I quickly scribbled the last of my novel down
on a couple of scrap pieces of paper.

The idea being I’d know exactly where I left off, what scenes I had left to write
when I got back instead of having to go through the entire manuscript, etc.

Great idea, except I lost them.
AND I am a notorious scribbler and doodler…which makes it impossible for me to throw
anything away…which makes it impossible for me to find anything without
having to leaf through an enormous stack of papers.

Three days I hunted the end of the book. Three days.
It was probably hard to be around me. But then I found the pages.
I danced a jig and decided now I have no excuse as to why I can’t sit down
and finish the book.

Except I’ve been taking a Quantitative Management and Statistics Analysis class…
did I forget to mention that?

Have a great weekend folks. The pics are still coming.
On the days my model is free, the rain begins; and it doesn’t stop until
she’s busy it seems. It’s always something.
But it’s worth it.

So the idea was…

to capture a picture for the front cover of my book of poetry.
I was thinking of something with like a foot or a shoe and a train track.
Because as most of you know, the title is
One Foot on the Crescent Train.
And well, I got the shot.
And I like it; but it doesn’t suit.
With only the shoe, it looks like a train massacre. LOL.
I’m going to have to get a model….

R.K.

Rainy Day Photographs

It’s been raining cats and dogs here this am.
Thinking it’s a good day to capture the mood of a
certain photograph I’ve been wanting to take.

Seems like once you get into the groove of things,
there’s never a dull moment. I’ve got to hurry before
the sun begins to shine.

Up and Running

The website is successful. I’ve made a few changes. Please if any of you
have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to email me.
It’s allowing me to branch out with local poets and photographers already,
which is awesome.

Hope you guys have a great Wednesday.
Cheers.

The Book

I know you guys are asking about the poetry.
I am working on it. I was stumped on a book title
and distracted by a new idea (as often happens when
you’re a writer… ); but I’m staying focused on
plan A and just going with that for now.
Hopefully the book will be available by November.

You have to keep in mind I’m still trying to finish my novel.
I’m a hundred pages away I think from doing that and it will be done.

Thanks so much for the great emails and comments from you guys about the
website. It isn’t perfect and there are still some kinks to work out; but
I’m proud of it….

Let me know what you’re working on.

New Website, New Blog

Well folks it’s been a couple of months.
The website is finished. Click here for the link.
Thanks for all the love and support from everyone who
helped along the way…you got a place right here…

Cheers!