Who else has a teaming inbox? A mess of chores begging for your undivided attention? A to-do list that would choke a horse? Making matters worse, the warming weather draws me outside to luncheons, farmers’ markets, farms, and farther away from those niggling emails, awaiting chores and other things that need to be done.
Despite my efforts to touch base here once a month, May is waning fast. It’s been a busy month with a birthday, an anniversary and a writing project that keeps throwing down (up?) yellow flags.
The birthday and anniversary remind me that time marches on, the yellow flags remind me that I’m not in charge, and not nearly as clever as I imagined. So, while I sort through the yellow flags, review the tape, and decide what to do about the unruly prose, I take a step back, breathe, and realign my priorities.
Life, limb, and love comes first, writing second, all else? Get in line. A good friend reminded me once, pick your battles. Good advice. Spring will only bless us once this year. Chores will go on the rinse and repeat cycle ad infinitum. I’m choosing good friends and piglets. See you in June! With any luck, the yellow flag situation will be resolved by then.
Kristina Stanley says
I’m starting to feel like I’m getting connected in the author scene. I see I know Elinor in the photo above. How fun!
JP McLean says
I always learn something new when I connect with other writers. It feels like a swap meet, but with more wine!
Kristina Stanley says
That sounds fun. Wish I’d been there.
JP McLean says
Let’s get together the next time you’re on the coast!
Kristina Stanley says
Yes! That sounds great. I’ll let you know when 🙂
Christy B says
I hear you about life being a whirlwind at the moment! I’m glad you had a good birthday ~ Happy belated b-day 🙂 And congrats on the anniversary too. At least these are good interruptions from the writing, on the positive side 😉 Hope those yellow flags stop showing up xx
JP McLean says
Thanks, Christy. I love those good interruptions – the chores, not so much. Hope your writing is coming along well.
Diana Stevan (@DianaStevan) says
This is a great line! “Chores will go on the rinse and repeat cycle ad infinitum.” How true! Hang in there, writing buddy. I’m trying to get to it as well. Like you say, life intrudes, but then again, that’s where we get our gems from.
JP McLean says
Thanks! I’m still waiting for the vacuum to toss a gem my way. Ha!