More naps these days
I’ve been told, by some, that I have very little patience.
It’s not true!
I have very little patience with incompetence. I have very little patience with laziness. And I have very little patience with rudeness/disrespect. Other than those three things, I’m a pretty laid-back kind of guy. Is it my fault that so many people are either lazy, incompetent, or rude?
LOL
I’ve also been told that I look grumpy all the time.
Also not true! I don’t smile that often because I don’t like my teeth, so rarely will you see an openmouthed smile or laugh from me. But I do smirk quite often. Someone once said I have a RBF . . . if you know what that means then you get it . . . if you don’t know what it means, I can’t say it because one word is a bit insensitive.
Oddly, if you listen to me talk, you’ll notice that my voice sounds friendly and happy, in contrast to my resting face. Someone also told me I have friendly, loving eyes, so toss that into the mix.
And what is this all about?
Complexity!
We are complex creatures, and I always try to remember that when creating characters for a novel or short story. Characters need to seem real. They need to seem human, and in order to achieve that, they must be as complex as real human beings.
Just something to ponder as you go about your week of writing.
A former middle school student of mine, from 2012, just got married this weekend. I cried when I saw the notice. Complexities . . .
I CAN’T WRITE POETRY
I’ve said that many times, but actually it’s not a true statement. I probably could write poetry if I chose too. I’m not certain it would be any good, but I could manufacture something if the spirit moved me in that direction. Heck, I could write song lyrics if I really wanted to do so.
But I don’t! I love creative writing. This is what I’m good at, and I suspect part of the reason I’m good at it is because I love it. Since I have a limited number of years remaining, I see no reason to venture down a brand new path and attempt poetry. I think I’ll just try to become the best damned creative writer I can be in the time I have remaining.
TED BUNDY
I was watching a documentary yesterday about the defense lawyer who represented Bundy in the late 70’s, John Henry Browne. Several times during the show, Browne called Bundy pure evil.
As many of you know, Bundy was our paperboy when I was growing up in Tacoma, Washington. He has always fascinated me . . . this concept of pure evil fascinates me . . . people do evil things, for sure, but are they pure evil?
Complexities!
Many people believe Evil exists. Some call it the Devil. Some choose to not name it. Many do not believe in it, choosing instead to believe that man is capable of evil, but it is silly to believe in a malevolent being.
Complexities!
Just something to ponder as you go about your work week.
THERE IS NO SUN TODAY
While someone else sees darkness and muted colors
Forest fires from British Columbia . . .the wind is coming from the north, so today’s clear day is anything but clear. The sun cannot be seen . . . the mountains cannot be seen . . . and the air quality is downright unhealthy as we are under a health red alert in this area.
Times they are a’changin’ . . . complexities!
“Don’t let the sun, catch you crying” . . . thank you Gerry and the Pacemakers . . . “The sun ain’t going to shine anymore” . . . thank you The Walker Brothers . . .
More random musings from an old man thinking about what it once was like, what it is now like, and what it could be like.
You can hear John Lennon singing “Imagine” in the background.
John McCain died. Old school politics dead and buried soon, the politics of compromise and integrity . . . random musings . . . complexities of life.
Time for me to get busy. . . . I have chickens who are more complex than some politicians I know. Have a great week!
Bill
“Helping writers to spread their wings and fly.”
Billybuc
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