Monthly Archives: July 2022

Tinkering with already-written stuff Making notes Crossing out/deleting notes Trying to remember what notes mean Rereading a critique Thinking about a character and feeling stuck Napping while thinking about said character Journaling about writing Blogging about writing Tomorrow Bob and … Continue reading →

At MOMA today (Museum of Modern Art), a few pieces moved me. A Monet I don’t know if I’ve ever seen called “Agapanthus,” a word I’ve never heard. Dorothea Lange and other black and white photos of ordinary people. Harlem … Continue reading →

Five or six colorful saris appeared in my family when I was four.  I have no idea where they came from, maybe from one of my dad’s graduate students.  We did all sorts of things with them, but they didn’t … Continue reading →

I’m committing to writing on this blog a few times a week for the summer.  After that, we’ll see.  I have been writing a lot, but since I’m trying to publish, I don’t post, because blogging counts as published in … Continue reading →