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Wednesday Wanderings: Trying a Chair

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on March 4, 2015 by JeanJuly 14, 2016

I’ve done a lot of obsessive research over the last week and a half to try to find the best lift chair recliner for me to use post knee replacement time. My husband is still resisting this.  He thinks it’s a lot of money to spend for something I’m only going to need for a few months at most. He also thinks I won’t want to sleep in it and will regret not having a regular bed to sleep in.

Technically, before I’m released from the hospital, I’ll be able to do stairs. That means if I really wanted to, I could go upstairs to sleep. I suspect I won’t really want to. But, if I really don’t like sleeping in the recliner, climbing the stairs is an option. So is setting up the metal cot. I’m not too worried about that. From what I hear, people have trouble sleeping the first couple of weeks no matter where they are.

His first argument is more difficult to counter, because if he doesn’t want something in this house, he finds a way to move it out. And he definitely doesn’t want a big, bulky recliner.

It may not matter. I found one of the models I think I want at a local medical supply place. I’m going to take a test drive later today. If I can’t get comfortable in it, there may be no point in purchasing one. We’ll see.

For those of you on the fence about How to Think Sideways, I highly recommend the blog post series at Lyn’s site.  That at this link and click on the right side links at the top or bottom of the course to read through what she has to say about the course.  Lyn gives a great run down on what you can expect from the course — the lessons, the forums, everything. When she convinces you the course is worthwhile, click on her affiliate link to sign up. You’ll be glad you did. Only one more day until registration closes for a year.

Posted in Health, Writing | Tagged HTTS

Tech Stuff: Holly’s Big Courses

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on February 13, 2015 by JeanDecember 14, 2016

This post will only interest you if you want to be a writer, or, if you are a writer, if you want to look at a way to help you become a better writer. How is this? I’m fortunate to be friends with Holly Lisle, a science fiction, fantasy, and paranormal romance writer. Holly also runs an on-line writing school teaching people who want to learn how to write fiction — or to improve the fiction they’ve written.

I’ve taken her courses. I’m a slow learner when it comes to crafting stories, but I’m getting there, and Holly’s courses help. The two primary courses, How to Think Sideways and How to Revise Your Novel are shifting from open enrollment to closed enrollment formats for two excellent reasons. The first reason is the one you care most about: These courses are most effective when taken in a group. Not everyone chooses to participate in the class forums where students discuss their progress (or lack thereof), but for those who do, having a group of people in the same place you are can make a huge difference in finding your way through a tough spot in the course (and it’s a tough course) and staying stuck. The second reason? Holly’s completely revamping her writing school, and she doesn’t want the payments system to be in flux as she transitions to the new site. Yes, you can make payments for her big courses, and they do come with a satisfaction guarantee.

I’ll have more information in the next couple of weeks, but if you want to check out either of those courses, now is a great time to do so. I need to let you know, those links above are affiliate links.  If you sign up for the course via those links, I will receive compensation. I don’t care much about that. I do care that if you want to take either of those courses you know now is the time to sign up, because after this month, you’ll be locked out for a year. Don’t worry about the website change I mentioned. Once you have purchased your course, you’ll have indefinite access no matter what site it resides upon.

Posted in Tech Stuff | Tagged HTRYN, HTTS

HTTS and/or HTRYN

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on March 9, 2010 by JeanJanuary 22, 2025

Did you miss out on How To Think Sideways or How To Revise Your Novel when sign-ups were open?  Weren’t ready to take either class when it was offered?  You have another chance for either class.  Holly has opened both, and there’s no waiting.  Sign up and begin your class today if you want.  Click on either link above or below and right in the sidebar to get more information and sign up.  Those are my affiliate links, and all proceeds from anyone who signs up through my link go to support Forward Motion, an on line writing community that’s free to use (small donations are appreciated if you like and use the site).

I have taken HTTS, and I found it very helpful.  I’m currently taking HTRYN, and I’m also finding it helpful, but some people might think I’m going pretty slow.  I started in November or December, and I’m still on the third lesson.  I’m plugging along, though.  Anything that helps me revise a novel and improve it has to be better than what I’m doing, and I’m convinced I could make this novel better even if I never finished the course (but I’m going to finish the course — think how much better it can be then!).

Posted in Recommendations | Tagged HTRYN, HTTS

Farewell, 2008

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on December 31, 2008 by JeanFebruary 11, 2016

This has been a roller coaster year.  On the up-side, I’m thrilled to have been able to retire this year after 28 years on active duty.  I never would have imagined I would be able to do so back in April 1980 when I signed my enlistment contract with the Air Force.

I have some less than ideal memories from the Air Force — one hundred percent of them related to my troubles maintaining a completely ridiculous maximum allowable weight for my height and build (at least until the latter years, when I have to agree I was way out of tolerance).  The rest of my Air Force experience?  Tremendous.

Where else could I have completed three associate degrees, a bachelors degree, and a master’s degree all while working full time?  I made enlisted rank ahead of or on time, and when I applied for Officer Training School, I was accepted during the years when they were accepting very few applicants.  I had excellent opportunities as an officer, and when my time came, I have been able to truly retire.

I sacrificed a lot of time with family by being married to a husband who had a profession which did not permit him mobility, but we were committed to one another and achieving our ultimate goal of each of us achieving as much as possible from our respective careers.  That done, we now have time to devote to one another and our interests.

In the fall of this year, I saw my retirement accounts get hit for nearly fifty percent of their value from the beginning of the year.  Thank goodness my military retirement income is not dependent upon the stock market.  Those retirement accounts should have a chance to rebound before I’ll be old enough to draw upon them, but that wasn’t fun.  Hubby’s retirement account took a hit, but it was mostly protected, and his management firm moved all of it to a stable place as soon as possible after the crash began, so he should be ok.  Overall, we feel fortunate that both of us saw this coming several years ago and were prepared by ensuring we don’t carry any debt.

We have the two houses we’re traveling between, and that’s taken some getting used to.  We’re quite blessed to have them both, and we haven’t decided what we want to do with the house in San Antonio yet, so you’ll just have to keep wondering.  I love both houses, and both towns have their advantages, so I’ll just have to learn to deal with the hassle of going back and forth.

The ranch needs lots of road work and some old appliances that were there rotting when we bought the place need to be hauled to the scrap metal place.  We have a cow that’s been wandering the property for at least two years that we can’t catch and don’t know which side she should go to if we could catch her.  Unlike the bull we chased off several years ago, we can’t get close to this cow.  She’s a pretty girl but not socialized to people.

I’ve read 43 books this year.  That puts me nine short of my goal of 52.  That’s not too bad.  I have several non-fiction works I’m chipping away at, but they won’t be done until next year at the earliest.

I didn’t get very far in my efforts to take up drawing and water color painting, but I’m not done with that goal either.

I still cheer the Spurs on as they push through the regular season to the playoffs.  They have their ups and downs, but I like the team they built this year, and I think it has strong potential to do well.

I’m beginning  to learn more about web work — CSS and php and light coding stuff. Maybe I’ll reach a point where I can really update the personal website.

On the writing front, I’m nearly done with The How to Think Sideways Class — very good class.  I’m committed to completing the rewrite of Twilight early this year.  I want it ready to begin querying by mid-year.  While I have queries out on Twilight, I plan to work on either Threads and Ties or Polar Bear on the Loose.  I would also like to complete what should have been a small project I undertook several years ago — US Military for Writers.  Maybe, now that I’m retired, I can get over the hump on that one.  I think I’ve been making it harder than it has to be.  I should know where my Thirty Days to Regularity project stands by the end of March, and I’ll adjust my personal schedule to match it if necessary.

I’m avidly decluttering and sorting a lifetime’s accumulation of stuff.  Flylady helps with that, but more in the “you can do anything for 15 minutes at a time” sense than in working in step with her FLYtplans and control journals.

My health is a personal priority.  Without it, nothing else matters.  Hershey has put on too much weight since moving back to Texas, because he isn’t getting his daily walks like he was in Alabama.  He’s going to get more walks, and I’m pumping up the tires on my bicycle.  I get some exercise working with hubby, but there are plenty of days when I don’t get enough, so those are days I need to add in a bike ride and some weight work.  I lost nearly twenty pounds the first three months after I retired, and the next three months, they crawled back on.  That’s not how I want it to work.

I think I’m ready for 2008 to go it’s merry way, and I look forward to challenging life again in 2009.  May 2009 be prosperous and healthful to you and yours.

Posted in 30 Days to Regularity, Health, Not Silly Stuff, PBOTL, Personal, Property, Reading, Sports, Threads & Ties, Twilight, USMFW, Web Stuff, Writing | Tagged Central TX House, HTTS, Ranch, SA House, The Spurs

One-Pass Revision Begun

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on December 24, 2008 by JeanFebruary 11, 2016

Yes, for real.  I may have said this before, but now I’m beginning Twilight‘s One-Pass Revision.  I’m starting on the third scene now, which requires a rewrite from an entirely different character’s POV.  The first two scenes have been marked up beyond belief, and they were both solid — so … Continue reading →

Posted in Twilight | Tagged HTTS

NaNo Day 26: 43,352

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on November 26, 2008 by JeanFebruary 11, 2016

Still on track to finish by the 30th.  Sooner would be nice… I’m powering down now to begin the trek to San Antonio.  I should be working from there for about a week, then I’ll be back up here to work inside on household stuff and getting a good handle … Continue reading →

Posted in Parallels, Writing | Tagged HTTS

NaNo Day 20: 33,351

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on November 20, 2008 by JeanFebruary 11, 2016

Back on track through today.  The writing has been uneven to say the least.  There is far too much that will get cut out eventually, but much of it is background development.  I’m developing an appreciation for preparatory work prior to writing.  And the funny thing about that is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Parallels, Pets | Tagged HTTS

NaNo Day 12: 18574 (so far)

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on November 12, 2008 by JeanFebruary 11, 2016

I’m struggling with conflict today.  I sought assistance in the How To Think Sideways course yesterday and felt pretty good about what I was able to plan out, but I’m still fighting a tendency to drone on and on in narrative without using the characters to move the story. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Parallels | Tagged HTTS

NaNo Day 10: 15559

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on November 10, 2008 by JeanFebruary 11, 2016

I’m not done for today, but I’ll be going offline until Wednesday soon, so I’m reporting in.  I’m still struggling with conflict in the novel, but I like the things it’s beginning to reveal to me.  I think it will be fun.  And Think SIdeways is helping more than I … Continue reading →

Posted in Parallels | Tagged HTTS

NaNo Day 7: 12783

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on November 7, 2008 by JeanFebruary 11, 2016

Most of today’s writing has been brainstorming for the new direction I found.  I was justifiably disappointed with the direction of the story until, while my main character was musing about the problems he faces, he hit upon what the real story of the book is.  It’s much bigger than … Continue reading →

Posted in Parallels | Tagged HTTS

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