"The only real access that I have to my mind is when I'm writing." – Kay Ryan
A number of people have compared a writing career to being a marathon runner. I’m not a runner, so I can’t fully appreciate the comparison. This has been a disappointing week on the writing front. Jen has been traveling for business all week. My plan had been to write after work, which is a time... Continue Reading →
Do you ever get a longing for a writing community? I sure do. I’ve been thinking about that a lot this week. Some of my introspection was prompted by this post by Kathleen McCleary. For the TL;DR crowd: she talks about the advantages of finding a writing community. I think a good writing community can... Continue Reading →
I’ve been thinking a lot about comfort zones recently. About routines, habits, patterns. I think all of us are drawn to what’s comfortable. That will vary from person to person and situation to situation, but comfort is often what we seek. We’re creatures of habit, repetition, and routine. Scientists studying human decision making find that... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, the MacArthur Foundation Fellowships (commonly known as the MacArthur Genius awards) were announced. I watch these announcements each year with great interest. These fellowships are often my introduction to the work of filmmakers, activists, and scholars. And, I love seeing the names of writers, poets, and playwrights among the honorees. Especially if I’m... Continue Reading →
Ruth F. Simon 