Hah! I got some work done on my book just now.

@TheHorse (205938)
Walnut Creek, California
February 25, 2023 10:34pm CST
It was a lazy day for me today. I spent some time on MyLot, talked to a couple of friends on the phone, and practiced a bit of guitar and piano. But I finally "bit the bullet" and got some work done on my book this evening. I added a few paragraphs each to chapters about: a) a 10-year-old boy with the foulest mouth I've ever encountered in a kid of that age; b) a 6-year-old boy I taught piano to at the drug rehab; and c) a 2 1/2-year-old autistic kid who I was able to "reach" through music (yes, I've written about him here recently). Now I can go to bed and not feel like a total slacker. I don't have physical "constipation" right now. but today was one of those days where I couldn't really get my mojo working. Everything I did (except MyLot-related things, of course) required a bit of effort. I had to "push it out." Do you ever have days like that? I may go to bed sooner than later. I'll attach a picture of a rock formation the "cursing kid" and I came to enjoy climbing. You've seem it before.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
26 Feb 23
Yes, I've had days were everything felt like "work"... even when it was just reading a book or watching a funny video a friend sent me in an email. Taking a nap usually "fixes" the problem for me. I hope you have a good night and feel better tomorrow.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
26 Feb 23
@TheHorse I hope you're right, pony.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
@DaddyEvil I'm playing music with a couple of friends at Mike's house. I may try to get there early and record something. Vanny and I have not done our thing in a long while.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
Thanks. I'll probably have good mojo day tomorrow.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458522)
• Switzerland
26 Feb 23
I did not a lot yesterday, we went for a walk, but I was even lazy cooking. I cooked but nothing complicated.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458522)
• Switzerland
26 Feb 23
@TheHorse - I think I am allowed, I am no more a spring chicken.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
@LadyDuck I am an Autumn chicken at best.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
I suppose we're all allowed a lazy day now and again.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134394)
• Roseburg, Oregon
26 Feb 23
You work hard and you deserve a day when you can just relax and do nothing.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
I have to remind myself sometimes that a "Sabbath" is OK now and then.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325929)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Feb 23
That looks a great place to go rock-climbing. I'm glad you got something achieved in the end.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
Thanks. That rock wall is actually easier to climb than it looks. That's why it's perfect for kids!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
@JudyEv It does. The biggest danger there is that it's home to velvet ants, or "cow killers." They're actually wingless wasps, and they apparently pack quite the sting.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325929)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Feb 23
@TheHorse It looks to have plenty of hand- and foot-holds.
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
26 Feb 23
We did a ton today, so not really feeling like a slacker. We went to Whatburger for breakfast, then the zoo, then to a friends house, then to the dispensary, then to another friends house, 2 Dollar Generals, 2 Walmarts, Wendys, the pharmacy, and McDonalds. Changed two tires on the trailer, gave the dogs baths, I cleaned out two drawers in the dresser, and I wrote three freelance articles.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
Wow! The zoo sounds fun. What were the articles about? Were they long?
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
27 Feb 23
@TheHorse One was a recipe article, one was a review and one was abou tcash back apps and websites. The first was 2500 words, the second 766 and the third was 1200. so I guess it dpeends on your definition of long
Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (28711)
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26 Feb 23
I hate it when I have a lot of things to get done and I don't get them all done. I always think I am going to; I think I set myself up for failure at times by trying to fit too much in one day.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
Good point about setting yourself up for failure. My list is also too long for one day (especially with hold time on phones), so I try to pat myself on the back if I get just a bit done.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45511)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Feb 23
Will you ever get the book finished, or do you keep adding chapters?
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45511)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Feb 23
@TheHorse So, you may actually finish it?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
@BarBaraPrz It is conceivable.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
I keep adding chapters. But I just started what may be my second-to-last.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (159173)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Feb 23
When is it going to be done? How soon after that will you be sending me the first draft to read? Hehe.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (159173)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb 23
@TheHorse .......I will be watching the mail then.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Feb 23
I'm thinking only a few months now.
The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Feb 23
@celticeagle Sending books out would make me very happy. Especially if sales to people who don't know me personally were good.
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MandaLee
@MandaLee (3758)
• United States
27 Feb 23
hi, When can I buy your book? Will your book be available on audible?
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MandaLee
@MandaLee (3758)
• United States
27 Feb 23
@TheHorse All the best. No, but my parents are retired educators.
The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Feb 23
Heh. I have to get the dang thing published first. Are you an educator?
Greg
@xander6464 (40884)
• Wapello, Iowa
26 Feb 23
Ha! You helped me make $15.00 today. I got a tip that you'd be working on your book, so I went to Reno and put $1 on One Hour. It paid 15-1.
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Greg
@xander6464 (40884)
• Wapello, Iowa
27 Feb 23
@TheHorse That's why I only take tips from outsiders.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Feb 23
@xander6464 I'm inside today. It's raining again.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
Didn't Michael warn you that could be insider information?
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95350)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Feb 23
Some days everything feels like work.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
Very true. I hope I'm more inspired today.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73506)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Feb 23
Glad you got some work done on your book, I have days when I suddenly feel like I don't want to do any more work and just relax and watch a movie.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
I rarely if ever watch movies at home. But I should think about it.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247040)
• United States
26 Feb 23
I've had days like that when I worked, but I rarely have them these days. Happy you worked on your book and love that rock!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
It's a cool rock. What's extra cool about it is that looks more impressive than it is hard to climb.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247040)
• United States
28 Feb 23
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156498)
• United States
26 Feb 23
On days when I'm so tired because I can't sleep, things are very difficult to accomplish. I usually just sit in front of the TV with my eyes either open or closed an vegetate. Congrats on getting some work done on your book. How close are you to finishing it?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
I have something like twelve chapters done and four still to finish. Plus I still have to write an Intro. Then I have to do references.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Feb 23
@LindaOHio I don't mind having the book "playing in the background."
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156498)
• United States
27 Feb 23
@TheHorse That's a lot of work yet to do. You'll get there.
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Ifamous
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
26 Feb 23
I heard that dancing and music do good for authistic children. I just saw them yesterday in a mall gather together and lractice dancing with a great music
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
I have heard that as well.
changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16539)
• China
26 Feb 23
Hope you will soon have your new book under your belt and have more good mojo days !
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205938)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 23
Thank you. I am on my first up of coffee now and may try to get some work done on it this morning.
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PLETHOS
@Plethos (13560)
• United States
26 Feb 23
sure have, especially lately in this cold weather. the cold makes my back stiff and uncomfortable to do things.