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Dead Cells
I've been playing more Dead Cells lately. It's a fun roguelike side-scroller on the iPad that pairs nicely with a controller. It's fun and challenging, with an auto-generated map and unique weapons build for every game. (I also find it quite beautiful and detailed—I just noticed the little skeleton
It's easy to get lost some days
Meetings and running, and then you get to the end and wonder where the day went. Discussing movie scripts with students led me to rewatch X-Men: Days of Future Past and Mars Attacks! My walk is a mixture of colors and watching the slow progression of fall. Angie and I
Cold days are coming (or the AI tries too hard)
The low today was 3 C (37.4 F), and I felt it when I was heading to a meeting in the morning. However, I was shedding layers by my afternoon walk to avoid sweating. I've been more suspicious of the influence of Chat GPT and AI in my student's
Waterfall self-portrait
As soon as I began my walk, it started to rain. I kept going, and it stopped, and by the time I reached the halfway point, I was so hot I had to take my jacket off. I finished marking scripts and prepped for a client. I tried to read
Ladybugs
It's the start of the week and I began marking the past week's scripts. If I break them up, three at a time, I don't burn out too quickly. Edited another lesson and prepped it for next week. The admin of teaching is where most of the time is spent.
Secret path
Beside my usual walking path is a small trail along the creek. Hedges and trees hide it from sight, and it feels like a place of nefarious activity. The grass is trampled, and there are odd bits of garbage like food wrappers and lawn chairs. I wouldn't explore after the
Skipping a day (or two)
Today was the first day I intentionally skipped publishing a writing blog post in the past year. I've missed some days, but often by accident. As I've been doing these daily photo journals, I've been feeling less inclined to do the writing blog. Partially, I don't want to be posting
Pumpkin Pie Sundae
Sluggish day. The day after traveling is always slower for me. Marked feedback and handled admin for the class. Washed outside of windows and cleaned around the house. Spent a large chunk of time reviewing one paragraph of dialogue from a student—first speaking to him, then my editor, then
Have you booked your coaching session this month?
Hello! This is a quick reminder that if you haven't used up your hour to meet me this month, you can book here. With each hour of coaching, I will review your writing beforehand: * 15-20 pages of traditional fiction or non-fiction * 45-60 pages of a screenplay Please note: These amounts
No guarantees
When you travel, you always feel like you are in hunter/gatherer mode. You're scanning the horizon for decent cell service, internet hotspots, or possible places to charge your phone. I posted yesterday's image from a small-town cafe. It was the only moment I had before I plunged back into
