Walking Through The Valley (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/books.php/item_id/1183984/action/archive ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 20 (December 20th) "And so it was that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered." Scripture for today: Genesis 49:1-12 Deuteronomy 22:13-21 1 Sam. 1:11; 2:1-10 2 Sam. 5:7 Daniel 2:40-45 Joshua 12:9 Isaiah 49:6...[Read Full Post] Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:34:12 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/742754 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 19 (December 19th) "And all went to be taxed, every one to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (Because he was o...[Read Full Post] Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:02:10 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/742289 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 18 (December 18th) "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed (or enrolled,registered). This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria." ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:18:18 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/742249 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 17 (December 17th) "And Mary said:'My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For He hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed...[Read Full Post] Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:35:53 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741991 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 16 (December 16th) "And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost; And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed a...[Read Full Post] Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:53:54 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741946 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 15 (December 15th) "And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into the city of Juda; and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth." Scripture for...[Read Full Post] Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:42:26 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741874 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Adventure Note: Do you tweet? If you have a Twitter account, you can receive notification when each Adventure activity has been posted. All you have to do is follow me on Twitter. Just add me by "@kybudman" and you will see all my writing, including the daily entries for the Adv...[Read Full Post] Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:07:07 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741854 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 13 (December 13th) "But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife; for that which is conceived in ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:58:15 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741848 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 12 (December 12th) "Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.." Scripture for today: Deuteronomy 22:21-30 Isaia...[Read Full Post] Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:19:24 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741840 I apologize for the delay. I'm fine. I got overloaded. That's been taken care of. Yesterday, I had a day of mental health, and re-created in a shopping mall. The person I was with went 1st Christmas shopping for her new grandson. Poor kid's gonna fall asleep--several times on this first Christmas. It could take DAYS to get all these gifts to Santa! ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:47:52 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741780 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 11 (December 11th) "Now, the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost." Scripture for today: Deuterono...[Read Full Post] Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:32:14 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741608 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 10 (December 10th) "And Mary said, 'Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to Thy word.' And the angel departed from her." Scripture for today: Isaiah 7:14 Luke 1:38 ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:34:06 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741603 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Advent: Day 9 (December 9th) "And, behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible." ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:51:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741581 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** 2011 Edition: How Far To Bethlehem? Advent: Day 8 (December 8th) ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** "...[Read Full Post] Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:49:13 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741343 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** 2011 Edition: How Far To Bethlehem? Advent: Day 7 (December 7th) "And He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His Kingdom there shall...[Read Full Post] Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:50:53 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741288 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** 2011 Edition: How Far To Bethlehem? Advent: Day 6 (December 6th) "He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and t...[Read Full Post] Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:14:51 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741225 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** 2011 Edition: How Far To Bethlehem? Advent: Day 5 (December 5th) "And, behold! Thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:35:01 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741162 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** 2011 Edition: How Far To Bethlehem? Day 4 "And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what...[Read Full Post] Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:50:30 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741079 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** 2011 Edition: How Far To Bethlehem? Day 3 Today's Verses: "And the angel came in unto her, and said 'Hail! Thou that art highl...[Read Full Post] Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:12:10 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741010 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** 2011 Edition: How Far To Bethlehem? Day 2 Today's Verses: "And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:40:42 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/740933 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** 2011 Edition: How Far To Bethlehem? Advent: Day 1 (December 1st) "Now all of this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:29:48 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/740890 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** The Annual Advent Adventure-2011 Edition ! The Annual Advent Adventure of 2010 was a huge success. Unfortunately for me, I have not had the time to adequately prepare for having another Adventure as I had wished. ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:53:23 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/740889 It saddens me to realize that, given the opportunity to share my GPs with others, for nothing other than a reasonable review of my work, there are those who believe one word a review makes. I will be sending them a special note of encouragement. If you have no review, make none. But, don't steal the GPs, either. You will be put on my blog as an e...[Read Full Post] Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:26:00 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/739370 One of the most oft phrases readers of my political essays see, consistently, is "Exercise The Franchise!" It has to do with democracy in action, in the United States of America. Wisonsinites have seen more than 40 MILLION dollars poured, by huge corporations, into six specific recall election campaigns, the vast majority to Republicans who a...[Read Full Post] Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:07:06 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/731035 It's going to be a series. Stay tuned. It's what's on my mind these days, and in my heart. I hope you'll participate. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:43:00 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/730776 I love writing. The mere exercise of the craft comforts me, regardless of the topic, subject or genre. After 45 years of recording my words, thoughts and deeds, writing remains a very close companion. It has also, for many years, served as therapy for me. When I write daily, I usually (but not always) do not have a particular topic or subject in m...[Read Full Post] Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:37:27 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/727399 I have always been a loving, trusting person. Because of some rather tortorous life circumstances, I have changed. Where I was raised to always respect and trust everyone I met, until given reason not to, this illness has changed both of those things. I, having become someone I still rail against whenever possible do not automatically extend either respe...[Read Full Post] Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:25:19 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/726464 In the past couple of weeks, I have been rather busy, in a medical sense. It has taken a while to get access, now I am in full gear. I am blessed to have the care available to me that I have. It really IS top level. For the time I had to wait on Medicaid and Tenn Care (state medicaid, home services, etc.) to kick in, my health was covered with prayerf...[Read Full Post] Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:38:35 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/726100 It's been a while, my friends. As I threatened to do, I took a complete month off from writing. It was strongly recommended. It made good sense. It helped, but it also deprived me of some therapeutic value, and contact with my online, and wdc friends. I have missed you all, and am pleased to say that I am not much worse for wear. I survived the hi...[Read Full Post] Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:26:00 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/725798 I received a note in my inbox from a dear friend, [Link To User blainecindy] . She has a contest going. [Link To Item #1771712] I'm a veteran, and have served far away from home in time of war. I know the feeling of having no mail during mail call, the "most important" part of any day. This is a great poss...[Read Full Post] Fri, 06 May 2011 17:56:56 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/723582 Sara is ill. Although she would never know this from me, her being sick unhinges my entire world. I know she is human, because she has a belly button. Besides that, she never shows it. She has cared for me for nearly three years now, and just does not fail. She has paid dearly in terms of finances, and time, and the resources of her family. Much of the t...[Read Full Post] Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:31:15 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/722862 {embed:[Link: 'https://www.youtube.com/v/5z7FiBsR8OQ?version=3']} Until next we meet, I remain faithfully, In His Care. Budroe Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:46:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/722714 In my life today, this Saturday is, among them all, the longest. It was many years ago now that I had a friend tell me they were going to the "Saturday Vigil" service at their church. I had no idea what they were talking about. They were Catholic, as it happens, and I had never heard of such a thing. They patiently explained the idea of the Saturday...[Read Full Post] Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:01:28 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/722444 Today represents one of those difficult days on this journey. I so wish it were otherwise. I am holding up well, so no concerns there. At least, no new medical issues stand before me. My mind is a littered minefield. In what may well be the last grand assault of SAD for this season, the depression is upon me. I have noticed in my life that, the more ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:10:11 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/721990 Well, I think that says it all. My Healthcare Worker, who has been with me from the beginning of my new life in Tennessee, is leaving me this week. I met her replacement today. It's a shock, and some grief. The woman helping me has been really, really good to, and for me. She is going to be sorely missed. She got a better job, and I am happy for ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:32:02 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/721545 Some 4 1/2 years ago, I was diagnosed with, among other things, Cancer. One of the first things that I did was refuse to tell certain people. They were family members. They were ill, or dealing with those who were. I found it nearly impossible to say the words myself, much less let them come out of my mouth. My cousin, Annie B., long-time friends with the autho...[Read Full Post] Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:51:16 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/720592 Since I last made an entry into this Blog, on March 8th, 2011, I have not changed. The world, however, has. It has changed physically, as an astronomical entity, with a slight, yet completely significant change in the axis. That, should it be understood, be a simple enough statement. Yet, it is incomplete. Because of a measured 9.0 earthquake, ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:32:43 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/719858 As many of you know, our site relatively recently has seen a wonderful growth spurt, specifically in our themes, WL, and other really nifty user-centric improvements to OUR site, WDC. Today, I actually utilized one of them, quite accidentally. I have chosen, since my beginnings here, the "WDC Yellow" background for my personal use. I can't say I have ever par...[Read Full Post] Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:49:15 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/719443 It was a Saturday, back in 1967. I did not know it at the time, but that day would forever change my life. It was a Spring-like day, and the sun was shining brightly at 302 Maple Street, Hazard, Kentucky. Yet, there was no doubt that storm clouds were close at hand. I got a weather warning about 3 PM that day, when my Sister came into my bedroom (sh...[Read Full Post] Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:08:52 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/719096 Democracy is an on-going experiment in the United States of America. It flourishes when those who abide in it's precepts are attacked for defending it, or exercising it. Such is the case with the Wisconsin 14. Who are the Wisconsin 14? Interesting question. Yet the answer is even more revealing. These are the fourteen Wisconsin Democratic Senators who have left ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:35:20 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/718934 The results of the test are in. The damage is not as severe as first thought. No surgery required. Thanks, Dad. And thank you to all who have been praying with me in this situation. We'll watch it, and see how it goes. "WHEW!" Somehow, I dodged a major bullet today, I think. The situation is still there, and I must be careful. But, at ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:27:06 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/718879 I received this from a dear friend, Kathy Cauthon, today. It speaks my heart: "Dear God, remind me as I traverse the dark valleys of cancer and even as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, that there will be a hilltop hour. Ease my dark days with visions of the bright ones to come. And ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:36:52 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/718616 It seems that we sometimes forget that this is a journey--through a valley. Recently, shadows have come, and are covering my footsteps. A long time ago, I explained that the primary problem with my situation dealt not with Cancer, but with blood clots and my heart having to work a lot harder to get lesser results. The other day, I was preparing t...[Read Full Post] Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:49:25 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/718327 It will not surprise the many readers of this blog that I am of the Democratic Party persuasion. Many of my readers are confirmed Republican believers. That is perfectly alright. We do engage in dialogue here, after all. It doesn't really matter much, at the moment. Our political affiliation is not going to kill us, or save us. Of late, politics h...[Read Full Post] Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:55:11 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/717801 It is not very often that I personally endorse activities on WDC. But, there are a few that I find so worthy as to not only highlight here, but actually participate in myself. Rising Stars has been here longer than I have. This is an amazing program that shepherds new and promising WDC members as they begin, or advance their learning of our craft. It...[Read Full Post] Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:07:33 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/716446 In my years on WDC, one of the many privileges that I have experienced have come from a particular segment of our community that I believe is vastly under-recognized: our resident Graphics Artists. I'm going to bore you now, so if you are not prepared to read an essay, now would be a good time to comment and leave; I'm going to say it none-th...[Read Full Post] Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:44:54 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/716029 This landed in my mail today. I laughed. I hope you will, too: "The Family Feud A classic so funny, we just had to run it again... Here are some actual answers from contestants who have appeared on the game show Family Feud (Family Fortunes in the UK): Name something a blind person might use: a sword Name a song with moon in the ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:23:04 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/715862 Well, it's on to round #2! I have been asked by several former students, friends, and previous adventurers to consider creating an adventure for the Easter season. I found that my initial reaction was negative. We have just finished the Annual Advent Adventure-2010 Edition. It was a smashing success, based on the original concept and expectat...[Read Full Post] Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:13:05 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/715687 I feel relatively certain that I have been remiss in my duties to this Blog. You see, there has been something going on here for several weeks that I have not yet shared (I KNOW!) with you. As I am sure you know, I am living for the rest of my life by choice in South-Middle Tennessee (yes, it matters to those who constantly ask where I live--who are ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:37:01 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/715361 That is precisely how I have felt for much of this day. 19 shot. 5 dead on the scene, and one more at the hospital. A United States Congresswoman (the target, we are told), A United States Federal Judge, A City Council member, and a 9 year-old child are among the victims. Congresswoman Gabriella Gibbons has (at the moment) survived trauma surgery...[Read Full Post] Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:09:05 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/715051 This evening, I will be playing the Character in a group dinnner setting of the famous board game "Clue". I'm being typecast--again to reprise a role which seems to fall upon me with regularity: the snippy, gruff, self-indulgent puffed up professor with a grand plan, a sneer, and a secret that belies his otherwise and generally unpleasant dis...[Read Full Post] Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:47:50 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/714967 This is specifically the reason why I do not make New Year's Resolutions. Blue days. Black days. I had two in a row, and was feeling pretty good about the content. Well, I made three out of four. I can always shoot for 364/365. That's a much better percentage. Have you made resolutions or a life plan for 2011? What would you most like to acco...[Read Full Post] Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:13:53 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/714735 Thanksgiving. Christmas. Birthday/New Year's Eve. New Years. 1/1/11 A Day of New Beginnings The first day of a month, year, and decade in a new century. Surely, this once-in-a-century date indicates the possibilities o...[Read Full Post] Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:53:06 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/714528 Okay, so this is the part where I'm all refreshed, full of energy, vim, vitality and vigor...right? Fahgeddaboudit! Welcome to the wonder that IS 2011! I could look back over this year, and consider thoughtfully some of the many blessings which I have known in 2010: Friends Moving AAA2010 Writing, and a few award recognitions along the way Life in general, b...[Read Full Post] Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:05:27 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/714475 Some call it the "After The Holiday Blues". Decompression is a process. After an extended Holiday Season, there is within me this intrinsic sadness. Those who are Ninja-type celebrants of every holiday are already planning the next year's celebration, or the next Holiday. For more than 26 years, these days have been my usual time of relaxatio...[Read Full Post] Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:59:20 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/714268 I want to take this opportunity to wish all my WDC family a very happy and Merry Christmas. I have thought of you fondly today, and have spent time in prayer for you. Thank you for being such people that I would so wish to petition my Dad to bring you His joy, love, peace and mercy. You are so very important in my life. You love and care for me in very real ways, a...[Read Full Post] Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:52:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/714091 I am located south of Nashville, Tennessee. Got it? I am one state away from the Gulf of Mexico. South, way south. Okay? So Sara comes over and we decide today is the day to go Christmas shopping. Outside, both the kitty and I are absolutely struck dumb when it begins. The kitty is only 8 months old, remember. For the past several weeks, the kitty ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:51:34 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/713464 For those of you who might care to know, things are going alright for me right now. Much of my time is being given to the Annual Advent Adventure. It is going so very well! I am surprised, and totally satisfied with the progress of our adventurers this year. As they have determined for themselves, there is some really deep work going on. Digging deep...[Read Full Post] Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:06:30 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/713321 Things go forward for me. I am doing pretty well as we head into December, the Holidays, and the end of the first decade of the Century, and the first year of the second decade of this Century. I suppose that, like it or don't, this really IS the 21st Century. I feel incredibly lucky to live during this time. I have so many things which just purely interest...[Read Full Post] Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:47:03 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/713018 This book, currently titled "Return to Turner Falls", has become a pure beast of segmented thought, wounded plot, and lack of message. I can't even find a reason to believe it will be a pleasurable read! Trying to wrangle words on a project that, at this moment, is being described privately with more expletives than otherwise ha...[Read Full Post] Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:46:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/712538 I'm in a new home. I have the medical coverage, home care, assistance and help that I need to exist safely in a strange environment. I have people here who care for and love me. I have a pet who loves me. I have much that I did not have one year ago. I begin to have hope again. I have the beginnings of the flu, yet I am thankful that this is not a li...[Read Full Post] Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:49:00 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/712265 When I was trying to establish a logical tactic for moving from Southern Illinois, I was told not to move because I had homecare, medical care and medicaid in Illinois--and Tennessee did not. According to the information I received from case managers IN Tennessee while visiting, that report seemed valid. It is not valid. I have been awarded the very ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:37:29 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/712084 It seems there is a virus going around that resembles a particularly unhumorous strain of streptococcus. I have somehow managed to get it--in my face! Seriously. Gums swollen and full of virus, migraine headaches have returned from the point of origin somewhere inside the tumor on the right side of my face. Poor dentition definitely does not help my lowe...[Read Full Post] Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:26:17 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/711605 I've got it. I learned today that I really believe that humans who murder humans are very bad humans. When they murder innocent children, I don't think we have invented the proper punishment for them yet. Really. I've cleared tons of activity from my calendar. For November, it is to give a priority to NaNo, which is not going well at ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:32:37 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/711158 Some will agree, some will disagree with me on this. I took a zero today on the writing front. Perspective is important, and it can get cloudy, or clouded over, or completely disappear at times. Writers write every day. Well, most days, anyway. It's a goal, not a benchmark. We need to give ourselves the only break we are liable to get in this wor...[Read Full Post] Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:33:01 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/710694 The words are evading me. Zoom out to the scene. Clean, white space. Zoom back to the plot. Clarity rears it's ugly head. The pieces are being perfected, edges hones to perfectly fit. All I need is the "triggering" event. There are three different characters/scenarios that will accomplish that task. Doesn't exactly sound like the goal...[Read Full Post] Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:22:21 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/710545 My characters have collectively shut up. This early into the project, this is a bad sign. I'm working to crack open their mouths, but so far, they ain't talkin'. Right now, all I can do is review what they have said before now, and see what is left to be said. There's not a lot of dialogue at the moment. We will see. Until next we ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:43:29 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/710265 I've written of this extensively today, but only in short snippets. I thought I would put it down here, for prostatery, or whatever it is... Picture this: 0001, November 1st, 2010. I know nothing of this novel. No title, no ideas, no characters, no nothing. All I knew was the commitment to the genre (Spiritual/Inspirational), a decidedly new an...[Read Full Post] Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:40:21 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/710133 For those who may have missed it, the monthly calendar has changed--again. This is a signal day in this year for so many reasons. I'll post a few of them later. Happy November, everybody! Until next we meet, I remain faithfully, In His Care. Budroe Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:31:07 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/710001 ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Yep, it's time. If you haven't signed up yet, please do. Let this opportunity bring you the thrill of chaos and mayhem as you join so many thousands of others, and create new words for your next novel. The writing season is upon us. I have some major writing efforts ongoing r...[Read Full Post] Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:26:14 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/709803 What do you do when you just don't feel like writing? Look at the source of the feeling, for one thing. It's been a rough couple of days around Chateau de Budroe. Stress levels are up, and satisfaction levels are very low at the moment. Outside, it is sunny and 65 degrees. So, for today, I'll just enjoy the day and see what dev...[Read Full Post] Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:17:30 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/709721 I received, as I usually do, a letter from President Obama this morning. He calls me Bud, and signs his letters to me "Barack". I tell you that there is stress in my life, and you don't believe me! Although I have not remembered, in our several conversations, to ask his permission, I will take a leap of faith and depend upon the foundatio...[Read Full Post] Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:59:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/709509 Well, I decided. For the past six years now, I have always kicked off my "Season of New Words" with the National Novel Writing Month activity. There is a lot of work involved in even preparing for such an event, and I have done none of it this year--so far. I gave myself until the 15th of October to decide if I would ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:13:44 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/708739 With the exception of this post, I am not in my office today. I had to check on my farm in Farmville, of course. (A farmer's work is NEVER done!) . Things have gotten just a bit too crazy in my world, especially in the world of internet marketing. I'm taking a day off. If the world ends today, you will know why. If not, I will have presumed c...[Read Full Post] Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:10:01 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/708596 Entry to follow later this morning. Until next we meet, I remain faithfully, In His Care. Budroe Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:51:20 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/708430 When I arrived in West Frankfort, Illinois in December, 2007, I was homeless. My health was in the dumper, and I had no money. Each of these, some might consider a plate-ful. Truth be told, each of them was a full plate. Each required a different set of tools and skills to simply survive. "Flourish" is NOT a term I would use. Ov...[Read Full Post] Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:18:45 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/708299 Early tomorrow morning Sara, her husband and I will travel to Illinois one more time. We will move the remaining few pieces of my existence there here to Tennessee, and I will become a "Volunteer". There is a lot in my mind, and on my heart about this, and I will surely write about it later. My thanks, love, admiration, and blessings to all I...[Read Full Post] Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:15:56 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/708088 Okay, so this is getting ridiculous!! Yet, I did actually take note that the earth did NOT implode upon itself, the mountains have not moved, the Sun still rose in the East, and I have yet to win the Lottery. Status normal. I love you Dad. Thank you for the blessings You bestow upon me, Your Kid. I love You, too. Until next we meet, I remain faith...[Read Full Post] Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:29:35 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/707850 I'm serious about this "every day" thing. So, while I will have a post later, I just wanted to get this second day painted Blue! Sometimes, that's all it takes! Dracula, and two opening movies this weekend are on the horizon for me. I personally do not care for them that much. But that's okay, really. I get lots of screams and hug...[Read Full Post] Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:37:50 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/707447 Umm, not so much. Today, I renewed my membership for another year. Okay, this is going beyond reasonable, into the land of the unimaginable. I'm so going to get into trouble for this! So, today begins the renewal campaign for 2011. It cannot fail, as I am committing to myself that I will not use my funds again for this membership. In order to...[Read Full Post] Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:15:00 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/707394 I feel relatively sure this is going to be a series of articles. There's a lot to say about what I have learned. Sad to say, most of it is not good. Some of it, however, is very good. If there is any comfort in this report, it is no more than saying I am neither the first, nor (sadly) the last person to arrive at this point, especially after years of learning, spending, and trying....[Read Full Post] Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:56:44 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/707062 According to my calendar (as verified by my mailbox today), one week from today will be my fourth anniversary, or birth day at writing.com. (Thanks for the gift, SM and SMs!) That just can't be! The very first person to acknowledge my existence on this site, [Link To User debsey] was my first believer. She became a very dear friend to me. Closely ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:54:27 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/706676 I haven't gotten many reviews on it, but the ones I've gotten so far were fair, and constructive. I was hoping that if you weren't doing anything for the next five minutes (no, REALLY! It IS a little piece!), you might give it a looksee and tell me what you think about it. It's for the monthly FMS Writing contest. [Link To Item #1700...[Read Full Post] Tue, 21 Sep 2010 05:06:14 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/706604 Throughout our lives (if we are very lucky) we cross paths with people who become terribly important to us. The circumstances matter, but not much. We somehow discover that our paths have joined, and the footsteps taken leave footprints of a different color, hue and texture. We don't mind. Shortly after moving into public housing, I began to &#34...[Read Full Post] Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:18:41 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/705688 I followed this link [Link: 'today'], as I always do. I doubt I should have. It is rich with content, and some extremely accurate reporting. Unfortunately, it all seems to be bad news today. That's pretty rare for this volume. My prayers are with my east coast brothers and sisters as they work very hard to dodge a Hurricane. The calendar looked so p...[Read Full Post] Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:05:55 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/705165 I got a note from my friend Jen Dillon this morning. Jen happens to be the sitting Executive Director of the National Democratic Party. She wanted me to know that Vice President Joe Biden will be speaking to the National Democratic Party Convention in Saint Louis, MO this morning at 10AM EST. (Approx. 20 minutes from now.) For those who are like-mind...[Read Full Post] Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:47:35 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/704245 Strange Fact: My first name, in Chinese, is 莫林 pronounced mò lín. Let it bless your heart! That's Mandarin, btw. In yesterday's post, I spoke of the journey through the valley from October, 2006 through June 21, 2008. It was an honest appraisal of my emotional and mental, not to mention physical state, tempered with my awareness that t...[Read Full Post] Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:51:43 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/704024 For years now, my life has been centered around being a terminally ill patient. For those of you called upon this journey, those words will ring in a very special way for you. They do for me, too. They have, since October 28th, 2006 defined me. Because of the love and care of friends now gone from this journey, I was able to stay in my "little house&...[Read Full Post] Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:34:02 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/703950 It's been a while since it has happened, but happen it has. For the first time, however, there is something new: I was not alone on this journey. Sara and I left Columbia, Tennessee at 0430 yesterday morning to attend two medical appointments, do some housekeeping chores, and visit friends in Southern Illinois. At the first appointment, I was compelled to r...[Read Full Post] Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:43:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/703782 I recently became responsible for a group here on WDC. It has grown dramatically since I sent the first letter. I am aware that "second chances" with groups here have a very small, and limited success rate. In the past few weeks, the group has experienced the largest growth spurt since the group began. That is a good thing, I think. It&#39...[Read Full Post] Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:31:45 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/703216 Oh, how I wish I could give a complete update on all the goings-on in my WDC life, much less my life! Thank you all so very much for remembering my little friend, W.T. Fields. I am very happy to tell you that he is doing very well, indeed! He was tested, and found to be completely disease-free! That was a major hurdle, as if the tests had been positive, he w...[Read Full Post] Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:29:24 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/702523 It is becoming more and more difficult to remember that this little guy is barely two months old! He (W. T. Fields, for the uninitiated) has surely taken up huge spots in our hearts. "Ours" because he has shared 'parents' (okay, Staff!) between Sara and I. She's the loving, cuddling (MILK FEEDING--GRRRR!) Mommie-one. I am the strict, ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:23:20 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/702410 "Why do you call God "Dad"?" I've been asked this question a lot recently. I don't do it for the reaction. I don't do it to disrespect, or blaspheme God. (Many have told me it is offensive to them.) I finally got to the point where I needed to compose the answer to the question. Today, I have. I hope you will read it, a...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:13:38 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/702305 For the record, it has been a while since I offered a substantive update on things close to Chateau de Budroe. Fortunately, there isn't a whole lot to report. W. T. Fields is doing quite well, thank you very much. His medicines (Prednesone for his dead leg, and an antibiotic for his dying tail, et al) are being well-tolerated, and he is eating more on the P...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:04:56 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/702258 I read this UPI article today. At first, I laughed--a lot. Then, I began reflecting on my own hometown. I came away with an appreciation for this small town that was not there at first. I come from a small town deep within the eve-loving Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky. I am not, nor have I ever been ashamed, or embarassed because of w...[Read Full Post] Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:37:08 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/702044 The following came to me through my inbox today. I have no idea who the original authors were, but I hereby give THEM credit for their work. I had nothing to do with it. No, REALLY! I didn't! I hope it will bring a smile, or a groan to your heart as you continue on the journey. Those who jump off a bridge in Paris are in Seine. A backward poet writes...[Read Full Post] Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:36:11 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/702008 My little buddy is doing quite well, thank you very much. He still has all his component parts at the moment, with surgery looming in about two weeks. His Prednesone seems to be doing wonders for him. His rear legs are gaining strength (and so is W.T.) every day. He likes water, and loves Milk. He has graduated to a larger food dish, a larger litter box, and a larg...[Read Full Post] Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:01:12 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/701625 Today, I agreed to accept ownership/leadership of this WDC group. A dear friend asked for the favor, and I agreed to do it. Why? Good question. I think I have a great answer. I really believe in this group, what it does, and what it stands for. I don't know what anyone else might think of it, but that really isn't the question, now is it? W...[Read Full Post] Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:48:58 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/701624 Okay, so for the past three years I have been involved in some heavy, serious research. In the process, I have subscribed, signed up and purchased a metric ton of information. This is not unusual for me. But, most of my past research has been in the form of paper. I have a filing system for paper. For these projects, however, the research has been ju...[Read Full Post] Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:23:09 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/701351 "Want To!" (WT) Fields has made it through another night, with some rather stunning results. ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** So stunning, in fact, that everyone who knows him is currently taking a very well-deserved rest! As you can see (and I should have known), WT is more than a handful for us today. Yes, he is ten ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:53:32 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/701188