There are a few people, some close friends, some other folks I know, who will often say to me some variation of, if not the actual words, “I love your writing.” I wish they knew how hard it is to hear that. Don’t get me wrong, I still want to hear it. I have changed […]
As with the last time this happened, I think I’ve written quite enough today, don’t you? Merry Christmas. JLK
Okay, I need to change my routine. The morning routine that I have created goes like this: Take medication Make breakfast Make a plan for the day Watch an episode of Pointless (or some other YouTube stuff) while drinking coffee Shower And at the end of that I am cleaned up and dressed and ready […]
A word, here, about emotional transition. Yesterday’s piece may have been more of a peek behind the curtain than people were expecting. Or wanting, for that matter, but I can’t help you on that score. I originally wanted to write that piece, or at the least one like it, a good while ago. Back in […]
I’ve written quite enough today, don’t you think? JLK
A word, here, about professional jealousy. There have been a somewhat surprising number of positive changes in my life since the start of Coronaworld. There have also been a number of negative changes. That’s anyone, I think; I’m certainly not special in that regard. And I like to think that most of them are universal. […]
A word, here, about good ideas. I think this post is the first actual sequel I’ve done in 134 days, so that’s something fun and new. For me, at least. Although I think at one point 15-18 years ago I may have started a play that was a sequel to the Maverick One-Act we did […]
There is a thing, which I have invoked before, where Lin-Manuel Miranda said, “you will have to say no to things to say yes to your work.” I have invoked it before but it’s only in the last week or so that I’m beginning to really understand it. Regular service may resume tomorrow. JLK
A word, here, about strange reactions. Untrammeled honesty time. I watched Hamilton last week, and while I was also amazed and astounded by it, at the same time the whole experience was very demoralizing. Once I got past the initial euphoria of watching it, and then the euphoria of repeatedly dissecting what I have been […]
A word, here, about positive anticipation. I forgot to mention earlier this week: my mom has been cleared to travel, and my parents will be heading up this way on Monday. They’re taking it slow, probably a 3-day trip instead of the normal two, so I expect them to arrive around Wednesday. I am honestly […]