Comments on: I’ve Got Rhythm, I’ve Got Writing, I’ve Got My Work, Who Could Ask For Anything More?

By: annew

annew — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:14:16 +0000

hey, kids at home means you're earning grandparenting… it's great!

By: kimmerg

kimmerg — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:59:09 +0000

That's “due” to illness … I really need to stop typing and get some sleep!

By: kimmerg

kimmerg — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:57:42 +0000

Oh, my! I just re-read my post and am horrified that I had an improper use of your (instead you're)! I also had a “series of sick/injured kids” (one of which was actually serious), but not a “serious of sick/injured kids”. Both are perfect examples of losing your rhythm by working while tired and your kids are talking to you at the same time. It's kind of anal, but I even proof my facebook posts!

By: kimmerg

kimmerg — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:52:12 +0000

One of the reasons I AM a writer is because no other job would work around my family's health problems … 3 out of 4 of us have ongoing conditions and my two daughters are absent do to illness an average of 20 days a year each. There are times when I can't get anything done, and other times where I write like mad for several days straight … and that works for me.

By: christinakatz

christinakatz — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:10:21 +0000

I've got a sick kid home myself today…and I'm amazed I haven't had more sick days this school year. We did all get “shots” this year, so maybe those darn things really work. Back to what you said, Kimmer. It's true that the only really constant is change. And if it isn't constant, then maybe something is wrong.

By: christinakatz

christinakatz — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:08:28 +0000

I love that comment, “I'm a grandmother now…just to qualify myself.” Good for you, Ann.

By: christinakatz

christinakatz — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:07:35 +0000

Thanks, Kat. I appreciate your appreciation.

By: christinakatz

christinakatz — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:06:46 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Judy.

By: KimmerG

KimmerG — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:38:00 +0000

This is SO true! Every writer has their own rhythm (which is why I hate those articles that say you must do it this way or that way). And most importantly, if your a “writer mama” you WILL lose your rhythm. I've had a serious of sick/injured kids that needed my attention more than anything else at that particular time. But I've learned that those times will come and that I WILL get back in my rhythm. It's nice to see an article supporting that for all the moms who write, and then are discouraged when life “gets in the way”. Thanks for your insight!

By: annew

annew — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:34:19 +0000

Yes, all true… repeat, repeat and repeat some more… until that rhythm changes, and over time it will. The trick then becomes to sense/hear/feel the change and honor it rather than fighting it… I'm a grandmother now… just to qualify myself.