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[Life Update] It’s Been a Minute

Posted by reudaly on April 3, 2022 in Life |

It’s been a minute. I apologize for dropping off the face of the internet. I fully intend to get back to pen blogging. There’s a lot to catch up on — pens, and life.

First of all, I’ve struggled with fiction writing over the last several months. Every time I’ve gotten started on a project, something at the Day Job has happened to keep the momentum at bay. Some stress Much of it pandemic related, or in February, weather related. So I’ve gone an found another job.

On April 25th I’ll be starting a new Day Job adventure that’s a major step up and an exciting new opportunity. I’ll miss my team but not the constant stress and work of the last two years. I’ll get to continue my advocacy work in mental health, train newer professionals, and be involved with that community. I can’t wait to start this — but it will also mess with my productivity. Fortunately, it’s going to be hybrid for a while, so I get to still work from home for a while for most of the week. I did the whole process virtually, so it was amazing to meet my new boss in person at a professional national conference last week.

I was on the Local Host Committee of that conference last week, which meant a national stage for the day job. It was a great experience. I’m looking forward to other opportunities.

Unfortunately, that experience was marred by drama in the non-profit side of my life. I was not part of the decision-making process, but I’m part of the dealing with the aftermath process. It’s been exhausting since it will paint way too many people with a very broad brush. We’ll see how that all plays out and what the consequences are. Yay…

I intend to make a full return to this blog. I’m not sure what else may be on the blog besides pen reviews, and I’m open to suggestions.

[Write the Story] The Hottest Day of the Year

Posted by reudaly on December 3, 2021 in Write the Story, Writing |

The very last page of the Write the Story Journal. I’ve done every page in the journal. It’s taken longer than I anticipated or thought it would — but I have finished. Prompt: The Hottest Day of the Year Words: suspense, dogwood, speculate, playground, peel, avenue, moderation, classical, yummy, bluster Story “Where are we going?” […]

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[Write the Story] A Wedding Reception for Hundreds of People

Posted by reudaly on November 28, 2021 in Write the Story, Writing |

Prompt: A Wedding Reception with Hundreds of Guests Words: war, nag, omit, Ramadan, downpour, vouch, loop, gridlock, allegro, Filipino Story “Who serves Filipino food at a wedding reception?” Heddy sniffed in her wine glass. “How about the millions of people who live in the Philippines?” Mark glared at Heddy. “If you are going to complain […]

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[Write the Story] Follow the Main Character Through a Day with NO Dialog or Direct Interactions

Posted by reudaly on November 17, 2021 in Write the Story, Writing |

3/5 — only two left of this project. This is coming out a little early because… vacation. Whee! Prompt: Follow the Main Character Through a Day with No Dialog or Direct Interaction Words: sociopath, buzz, mend, geyser, awl, consent, diner, second-hand, vice, wane Story Daveed wiped the awl clean and hung it in its place […]

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[Write the Story] Old Friends Meet Over Coffee

Posted by reudaly on November 12, 2021 in Write the Story, Writing |

Prompt: Old Friends Meet Over Coffee Words: Algonquin, amazement, elm, tobacco, hiss, digress, echo, immense, quiet, opaque Story “How’d you find this place?” Sharon had to raise her voice over the hiss of the espresso machine. “The Algonquin Coffee Company was on the Bucket List Top 10.” Rachel handed Sharon a bowl sized mug of […]

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[Write the Story] Retired Veterans Telling Their War Stories

Posted by reudaly on November 5, 2021 in Write the Story, Writing |

I’m getting back to it. There are only 4 more exercises after this one. I am going to finish this project this year! I am going to. Prompt: Retired Veterans Telling Their War Stories Words: internment, fret, kneel, fasten, drizzle, nursery, abundantly, scarce, discourteous, grant Story “…We had to do everything we could to protect […]

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[Pen/Pencil Review] Sort of… Bic Sugar Skull 4-Color Ballpoint

Posted by reudaly on November 1, 2021 in Life, writing instruments |

Happy Dia de los Muertos to those who celebrate. This isn’t a for-real pen review blog. It’s an “I’m not dead yet” pen blog – on an appropriate day for that. Today, as I was sorting through some stuff, I found this – a vintage 4-Color Bic Ballpoint pen in a Sugar Skull pattern that […]

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[Life] Update 2: Can I Be Real A Second?

Posted by reudaly on September 4, 2021 in Life |

Let down my guard and tell you how I feel a second? Yeah, there’s not going to be any pen or short story blogs until October earliest. It’s not a good time or place right now. Loki is declining. He’s in pain and having difficulty walking. He can’t put weight on his right, front paw. […]

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[Life] I’m Struggling

Posted by reudaly on August 14, 2021 in Life |

As you may have noticed, things have been quiet around here. That’s because I’m struggling. Yes, I realize that everything I’m about to mention is a First World Problem. Yes, I realize that many people have it way worse than me. Guess what? My struggles are mine, and I’m not competing with anyone else. My […]

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[Write the Story] The Closing Arguments of a Big Case

Posted by reudaly on July 16, 2021 in Write the Story, Writing |

Prompt: The Closing Arguments of a Big Case Words: courtroom, wheelhouse, catapult, emit, clamp, peanut, ticket, vapor, thimble, decree Story “Closing arguments will begin immediately after lunch. One p.m. Everyone be ready. There will be no delays.” The judge’s decree echoed over and over in my mind as I hovered near my boss, the ADA […]

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