A Long Day!

It has been a long day. Funny how you miss someone most when you start to do the little things. All the chores that my hubby would be doing are now done by me. the beautiful orchids finally blooming in the living room and lovely because he takes care of them. the cat pan needs attention. It's sunday! The house needs to be cleaned. Who will cook dinner for me? that would be the least of my worries for the day. I can get Mr. Chow, Col Saunders, Mario, Crabby Joe to provide the meal but I will miss the uniquely Jamaican flavour.
Hard to write, to focus to do anything. Just step by step.....He's doing better. He was up today, walking a little. Well, he is disciplined and motivated. I hope he will be able to cope and get over the shock. That will be the hard part.
Got to get back to my writing.

Ok...what a week! My shoulder feels like something constantly in a wringer. It hurts in a very strange way. The pain of May, which was acute and biting, has been replaced by a nerve pain, twisting turning and pulling inside my shoulder. Obviously a nerve ending having a good time in there.
It is similar to what I had when cancer surgery held me years ago. Why am I reliving this now? What is the lesson needed. Maybe none, but truth is that I simply need to rest more.
I am writing here too about my husband who was injured in a car crash this past week. My shoulder pain is nothing compared to the acute agony which he is suffering but still I must bear mine just as he must bear and overcome his own. Rehab sits on his horizon and it may be long and trying but he is a determined man.
I added a new chapter to my story. In response from my readers, they like the character who is a wonderful delightful catalyst to move the story forward. So between the writing and visiting my time will be full...what to give up? Dunno...

Web Connections

The web is really an incredible place. The writing that I do on fanfic and fiction press is seen by so many people around the world. From Canada to UAE and Singapore, there are hits to my stories. I would love to connect with people around the world who read my stories. I wonder if they read to learn English or they just enjoy the stories. Who are they? I sometimes read other's postings too. Hard to tell where people live unless they put in all their details.

Just an extra note. I officiate at weddings. Most times I love it! I like doing it all the time. What makes the difference between the loving and the liking is two fold. Brides who are on top of their service by creating something they truly like impress me. Women who come to their groom with confidence and hope and deep abiding love bring tears to my eyes. I saw one of these women yesterday. She was magnificent.

Just a reminder

The Tarot deck will be Hecate's Secrets. It will be the woman's journey and her many faces...tout les visages d'amour. We are so much more than just our faces or bodies.

Putting together a reasonable quotient

Today was a wonderful day for staying home. Did I? Not at all. I spent a good portion of it on the road in my home town. It was great to be in Toronto. I wanted to stay. The crossroads of my life is coming to a head. I can feel it in the wind and rain.
The writing continues to fill my head, the prep is delicious, as if working the majick of scenarios helps to give voice to my own needs and wishes.
Ok, the cards are also wonderful. I want to help my friend to realize this goal. Her spirit cries out for expression. Mine needs to see everything of my life immortalized.
I move on.

Today I have begun to work seriously on creating my own tarot deck. The deck is of course going to be related to the music of my heart. Its life starts with the journey. I will have to make the songs fit, by simply listening to them with new ears and finding the words which bring them to life. The rest I leave to AP to bring to life. She is talented.
Hearts rule, elements rule. We spent quality time together getting to know each other. She will have to bring to life a dream i shared with someone else. I believe she can.
My story continues on BATB. I can see this one coming to an end soon. I hope for a crazy kind of ending that will knock socks off. I can't see the ending yet but it is on the horizon. Another long drive will help me get in touch with the characters.
A/V/

writing as a good therapy

There has been nothing in my life to compare with the thrill of putting pen to paper and posting my stories online. Yes, I wanted to be a writer. In high school it was my passion. Idon't know why I lost it. I had other dreams, which were partially fulfilled. There is so much more I would like to do.
What is it I love about writing. It gives me an opportunity to express myself and parts of my personality which I have kept hidden. Ah secrets.
Yes, some of the stories contain bits and pieces of the experiences of many others. I was happy to share their stories somehow. Everyone does have something to say. Not all can express it well. If I have done a bit of that then I thank them for sharing their thoughts with me.
What I love about fanfiction and fiction press is the ability to see the stats and to know that someone in Jordan, or Denmark or Thailand is reading my story. It doesn't matter if you want to read it to get some colloquial English or whether you are moved by my stories, thank you for reading it. I feel the network which starts here.