I love renewing Friendships, developing New Contacts, and working on that Bonding so particular to Writers!
Angela Hunt is amazing as an Author, as are Nancy Rue, Bill Myers and Kathy Mackel. But what's also especially appealing about the Writing Staff is that they're personable, accessable, and extraordinarily capable Teachers!
Questions and Answers Session this Afternoon. Not anyone's party-line or at any publisher's directive; just Personal Answers and Opinions to some really excellent questions.
A rather somber film I'd never seen before. A B & W with Robert Duval and Olga Bellin. I'll be thinking about 'Tomorrow' for a while tonight. Discussion in the morning with Angela. Hmmmmm.
My Brain is Weary!
Good Night.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
@ Glen Eyrie to find the Juice
OK. So I'm at another Writers' Conference--actually a Workshop. There'll be no Editors to impress or Publishers to hound here. Just some Very Good Writers among my several Colleagues and a Wonderful and Experienced Instructional Staff.
So, what am I here for then? Perhaps to reconnect with certain writing styles anew? Hope so. True, I have been pulled into mostly business writing recently but that's not a bad thing, is it? Besides, I like business writing. I like the detail and utility of what I have to offer; the value of helping myself and others become more productive and efficient and confident in the workplace.
There have been some Distractions. Issues with Health or Stressors among Friends and Family or Pursuits that've caught my interest and fancy otherwise. And too, it's easy to be Lazy! And I'm soooo good at it! I like to practice it whenever I can!
Gotta work on Focus and Re-Dedication and finding the Juice. A few adjustments required and then Rock On. At least that's what I'm hoping.
I'll share a few things with you along the way. And then, oh yes, we shall see.
So, what am I here for then? Perhaps to reconnect with certain writing styles anew? Hope so. True, I have been pulled into mostly business writing recently but that's not a bad thing, is it? Besides, I like business writing. I like the detail and utility of what I have to offer; the value of helping myself and others become more productive and efficient and confident in the workplace.
There have been some Distractions. Issues with Health or Stressors among Friends and Family or Pursuits that've caught my interest and fancy otherwise. And too, it's easy to be Lazy! And I'm soooo good at it! I like to practice it whenever I can!
Gotta work on Focus and Re-Dedication and finding the Juice. A few adjustments required and then Rock On. At least that's what I'm hoping.
I'll share a few things with you along the way. And then, oh yes, we shall see.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Please . . . Get a FB Fan Page
Arrrrrrrrrrggg!
I suppose I shouldn't complain, but I'm going to. Maybe I don't have license or interest or investment in a particular business venture like some, but I do work in the Business World and have some Stroooong Opinions.
My FaceBook is being cluttered more and more by Personal Profile Pages serving as a Business Page. With Fan Pages that's totally fine 'cause I usually know what I'm liking. And Personal Profiles that make suggestion or offer links to Business Pursuits is likewise OK. I do the same sometimes regarding where I work.
But really, multiple posts of advertising and please join 'this or that cause' or intrusive gaming is really an annoyance for me. So are the posts of Folks who obviously don't tend to their Page (including Fan Pages), or who seem to constantly lack simple Spam discerning skills.
So sorry, but if you fall into one of these categories, please reconsider developing a Fan Page or at least monitoring your Wall a bit more closely?
Otherwise . . . you're gone.
Yes, I feel so much better now!
I suppose I shouldn't complain, but I'm going to. Maybe I don't have license or interest or investment in a particular business venture like some, but I do work in the Business World and have some Stroooong Opinions.
My FaceBook is being cluttered more and more by Personal Profile Pages serving as a Business Page. With Fan Pages that's totally fine 'cause I usually know what I'm liking. And Personal Profiles that make suggestion or offer links to Business Pursuits is likewise OK. I do the same sometimes regarding where I work.
But really, multiple posts of advertising and please join 'this or that cause' or intrusive gaming is really an annoyance for me. So are the posts of Folks who obviously don't tend to their Page (including Fan Pages), or who seem to constantly lack simple Spam discerning skills.
So sorry, but if you fall into one of these categories, please reconsider developing a Fan Page or at least monitoring your Wall a bit more closely?
Otherwise . . . you're gone.
Yes, I feel so much better now!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Side Effects
Earlier this morning I was awakened to a sense of fairly significant flushing - perhaps a 9.2 on a scale of 10 whereas 10 = Spontanious Combustion. This happens sometimes as a Side-Effect of Medications I must take. At this point I'm ON FIRE; and with this level of intensity (it varies) I left my bed, got a slice of bread and a glass of DP for a light breakfast, sat in 'my spot' on the sofa and posted the following series of comments to FaceBook via my BlackBerry:
- Except for a few birds, a very quiet morning. gonna be Beautiful today! -at least for a while.
- Patience and Humility . . .
- Flashed Awake . . .
- Dr Pepper and 7-Grain Bread.
- Social-Media Ever-Shifting . . .
- Love Red Hair!
- Socks to Bed or No?
- Where are my Alphabets?
- Gotta Work on Blog and Book today!
- 'Black Swan?' Depravity!
- Chills Now! Need Cover! Brrr!
- Needing a Hug . . .
- Prickly Skin and Burning Eyes . . .
- "Be Excellent to Each Other!"
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
What is it about the word 'No?'
I have several Stress Buttons; I suppose most Folks do. I'd like to think that as I get older I'm also maturing and gaining a bit more control regarding my reactions to such challenges, but I know sometimes I don't succeed.
What is it about the word 'No' that People don't/won't understand? It it because it's often couched in smiles and diplomacy? "Unfortunately not." or "So Sorry, but we won't be able to do that for you." or "Yes, this procedure is fairly restrictive, isn't it?" I don't try to be patronizing. I really resist being rude. And I'm pretty good and smoothing over difficulties and offering acceptable alternatives.
But what is it about some People who think asking their Question several different ways will secure an answer more agreeable to their original purpose? And too, why is bullying and abusing someone seemingly so acceptable in the marketplace? I've seen colleagues in tears and I know I've wanted to bite a hole in the Front Desk at least twice.
I recognize when the stress of the moment is getting to me; there are at least two symptoms: the hairs on my (red) neck stand, and my Sciatica begins to act up.
Dear Guests and Customers and especially Off-Property Visitors -- I'd bend over backwards to assist you. But really, sometimes 'No' means 'No.'
What is it about the word 'No' that People don't/won't understand? It it because it's often couched in smiles and diplomacy? "Unfortunately not." or "So Sorry, but we won't be able to do that for you." or "Yes, this procedure is fairly restrictive, isn't it?" I don't try to be patronizing. I really resist being rude. And I'm pretty good and smoothing over difficulties and offering acceptable alternatives.
But what is it about some People who think asking their Question several different ways will secure an answer more agreeable to their original purpose? And too, why is bullying and abusing someone seemingly so acceptable in the marketplace? I've seen colleagues in tears and I know I've wanted to bite a hole in the Front Desk at least twice.
I recognize when the stress of the moment is getting to me; there are at least two symptoms: the hairs on my (red) neck stand, and my Sciatica begins to act up.
Dear Guests and Customers and especially Off-Property Visitors -- I'd bend over backwards to assist you. But really, sometimes 'No' means 'No.'
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Travelogue: Day 8 (7 April 2011)
Hi Emily---
Breakfast with Jane and Amanda this morning. Coffee and ersatz Bear Claw for me. Kait came by a little later and joined us. Beautiful morning in Las Vegas!
We went to visit a house desperately in need of renovation and attention in regard to its walls and some unfortunate furnishings. It was fun to observe these Women in action. Being of the male persuasion, I thought it best to remove myself to the dining table whilst they focused on the Great Room. Obviously, I asked some worthless question or made some smart remark from time to time. Couldn't help myself. Ehhh, we all live on a Yellow Submarine anyway . . .
Then back to the Homestead to gather my things. To the Airport, Farewells and then on through Security.
LAS to DEN to COS and Home.
I held a Jewel in my fingers--
And went to sleep--
The day was warm, and winds were prosy--
I said " 'Twill keep"--
I woke--and chid my honest fingers,
The Gem was gone--
And now, an Amethyst remembrance
Is all I own--
Yes. Oh, Very Yes. Your Verse still works for me.
Kim
Breakfast with Jane and Amanda this morning. Coffee and ersatz Bear Claw for me. Kait came by a little later and joined us. Beautiful morning in Las Vegas!
We went to visit a house desperately in need of renovation and attention in regard to its walls and some unfortunate furnishings. It was fun to observe these Women in action. Being of the male persuasion, I thought it best to remove myself to the dining table whilst they focused on the Great Room. Obviously, I asked some worthless question or made some smart remark from time to time. Couldn't help myself. Ehhh, we all live on a Yellow Submarine anyway . . .
Then back to the Homestead to gather my things. To the Airport, Farewells and then on through Security.
LAS to DEN to COS and Home.
I held a Jewel in my fingers--
And went to sleep--
The day was warm, and winds were prosy--
I said " 'Twill keep"--
I woke--and chid my honest fingers,
The Gem was gone--
And now, an Amethyst remembrance
Is all I own--
Yes. Oh, Very Yes. Your Verse still works for me.
Kim
Monday, April 18, 2011
Travelogue: Day 7 (6 April 2011)
Dear Emily---
Spent much of the morning out at Red Rock Canyon. Mercifully, it was only in the 70s or so with the fresh breeze that accompanies the all-too-rare rainy mist. Just absolutely Beautiful Desert! Wonderful Geology in the Mohave! But I'm pleased to have missed it at 112 Degrees!
Lunch in the Private Community in which my Las Vegas Friends live. Upscale. A style to which I'd loooove to become accustomed! Not unlike a Country Club. Gated Community. Walls and Armed Guards. Many of the houses border the Golf Course. Very nice homes of extraordinarily appealing designs.
Then Downtown to The Bellagio! Gaming is not for me so I didn't indulge. Fountains and Flowers though! Superb design and display. Gorgeous! Then to Paris. Should have gone up the Tower but did not. Rather expensive dessert and coffee (What's not on The Strip?!). Obligatory Pic of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. Lots and Lots of Conversation--and a blister or two.
Back to the House for a Golf Cart Tour of the Neighborhood. Then a Glass of Red, more talking into the night and to bed.
This trip is drawing to a close but it's been Excellent thus far.
Pet the Puppy for me?
Love You Much,
Kim
Spent much of the morning out at Red Rock Canyon. Mercifully, it was only in the 70s or so with the fresh breeze that accompanies the all-too-rare rainy mist. Just absolutely Beautiful Desert! Wonderful Geology in the Mohave! But I'm pleased to have missed it at 112 Degrees!
Lunch in the Private Community in which my Las Vegas Friends live. Upscale. A style to which I'd loooove to become accustomed! Not unlike a Country Club. Gated Community. Walls and Armed Guards. Many of the houses border the Golf Course. Very nice homes of extraordinarily appealing designs.
Then Downtown to The Bellagio! Gaming is not for me so I didn't indulge. Fountains and Flowers though! Superb design and display. Gorgeous! Then to Paris. Should have gone up the Tower but did not. Rather expensive dessert and coffee (What's not on The Strip?!). Obligatory Pic of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. Lots and Lots of Conversation--and a blister or two.
Back to the House for a Golf Cart Tour of the Neighborhood. Then a Glass of Red, more talking into the night and to bed.
This trip is drawing to a close but it's been Excellent thus far.
Pet the Puppy for me?
Love You Much,
Kim
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