Shhhh....can you keep a secret? You can? Great! Here it is. I've finally signed up for a full-fledged memoir writing course! Granted this memoir course was completely online, but it's done synchronously every week for eight weeks. And that for me, is a first. I know I know. As my faithful blog follower (errr...you are, … Continue reading My first synchronous online memoir writing course
I said I wouldn't...but I did I said I wouldn'tBut I didI'm sorry sonNo wonder you're in a fit! It never wasMy motivation, intentTo harp on gradesTo your detriment You must believeThat's not my goalTo assess your worthAnd injure your soul I only wanted To point outHow grades do helpTo clarify a doubt That maybe … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #129
I was planning to post the 4th installment of this mini-series -- on how to write unceasingly -- next month. But I just couldn't wait! You see, I believe what I'm about to share is the culmination of all the "how-to's" about attention collectibles I've been sharing since the start of the series. And wouldn't … Continue reading Writers need “attention collectibles” to write well #4 — “Little Stories of Your Life”
So many books, so little time Books booksScattered everywhere. Don't believe me?Come and see! Study room, rocking chairMeal tables, they're anywhereOn the shelves and on the floorSometimes blocking my bedroom door! In my car, on my bedIn the kitchen next to a loaf of breadOn the couch and on the dresserEven slotted snugly in my … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #128
Recently our nation's President re-opened Parliamentary sessions with a call for everyone to create a broader and more open meritocracy in the coming years. As much as I welcome that call, I'm wary as to how, or even if, this can come to pass. And more importantly, how authentic and strong is the will to … Continue reading What’s ahead for my son, autism and meritocracy?
Dear Patience Dear PatienceWill you please stay a while more?Dear PatiencePlease don't walk out the door! For I've need of yourWisdom GuidanceForgiveness I've need of yourVisionThoughtfulnessPerseverance Dear PatienceSo many times I've FlounderedFreaked-outFallen Many times I'veRushedRolledRammedHeadlong into a massiveJam! Inflicting Insulting InsinuatingInstigating Infuriating Intimidating All to get what I desireEven if it means extinguishingAnother's passion and … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #127
Picture it. It's the first of April, the start of the annual World Autism (Awareness) Month. You walk into an air-conditioned function hall big enough to fit 200 people. A group of some 30 folks gathers there for an overnight camp. There are parents chatting among themselves. A few teenagers are playing basketball with a … Continue reading What I learned from other special families this World Autism Month
The In-betweens Afternoons are whenThe excruciating dullness beginsI'm calling them nowThe "in-betweens" When it hits I simply cannotDo anythingNo not a thingNot one bloody thing! I can't readI can't typeI can't talkI can't textI can't watchI can't napI can't even think. No, I simply cannotDo a single thing And if it's humid It's even worseI'm … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #126
Two months ago, I began this mini-series on what attention collectibles are and how they offer a constant source of ideas to help writers write well on a regular basis. This was followed by the second piece last month that named one "bucket" of attention collectibles I use regularly. [Do check out both posts if … Continue reading Writers need “attention collectibles” to write well #3 – Writing course resources
Plunge! Shivering but undeterredby the uncharacteristic artic weatherI plungedinto the chilly watersI lungedOnly to realizeit's never been doneOr rather I've never been thisundone By the slapThe stingThe punchThe plungeInto icy depths I thought I knew well. I was wrong. Chest tightensanxiety heightensIn the space of one lapI was sure I'llmeet my watery casket "What to … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #125
