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Tag Archives: life issues
Monday Musings: It ALWAYS Feels Good To Finish a Book
I could have ended this post at the title. That really is the point. I have been writing fiction for close to thirty years. I have finished more than thirty novels and as many pieces of short fiction, and yes, … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Character, Family, Novels, Publishing, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, business of writing, character, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, emotional issues, family, life issues, movies, novelisations, publishing, publishing business, writing, writing life
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Monday Musings: The Power of Dates, the Power of Memory
Today is the 22nd of January. It’s been exactly three months since our older daughter passed away. I didn’t used to care about the 22nd of any month (my apologies to those with a birthday on one 22nd or another … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, kids, parenting, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, history, kids, life issues, memories, narrative, parenting, writing
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Tuesday Musings (Yeah, I Know…): Another (Brief) Update
I’ve started this post several times, only to flame out after a few lines. The truth is, I have nothing I want to write. I am in New York again, staying with my older daughter, doing what I can to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, kids, parenting
Tagged blogging, cancer, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, friendship, health care, kids, life issues, mental health, parenting
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Monday Musings: A Strange Post In Times Of Personal Struggle
This has not been the best week for my family and me. It was, actually, the sort of week that not so long ago would have convinced me to take a break from blogging at all, to say “I need … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, kids, parenting, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, cancer, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, emotional health, family, friendship, kids, life issues, marriage, mental health, parenting
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Monday Musings: What’s Next?
Today is Juneteenth, of course — a (now) federally recognized holiday commemorating the emancipation of slaves in 1865. And I wish all of you a wonderful day of celebration and reflection. As proud as I am of Joe Biden’s push … Continue reading
Posted in Family, kids, parenting, Politics, travel
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, Juneteenth, kids, life issues, marriage, parenting, race, racial politics, Travel
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Monday Musings: Contemplating The Cosmos Again (Or Is It “Still”?)
I am just back from a weekend in Charlotte, where I attended ConCarolinas. This only a few days after my return from Wyoming/Colorado. It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks, and convention season is far from over. But my thoughts … Continue reading
Posted in nature
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, galaxies, Launch Pad, life and death, life issues, nature, space
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Monday Musings: Reflections on College Graduation Weekend
This weekend, Nancy, as acting president of the university here, is presiding over her second, and last, college graduation. In July, a new president (or Vice Chancellor, as the president here is known) will take over, and Nancy will begin … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Fun, kids, parenting
Tagged blogging, college, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, education, family, kids, life issues, memories, parenting, public policy
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Monday Musings: For Our Adult Children
We want them to be happy, but we know happiness is elusive, and we remember being their age and struggling to find joy ourselves. We want them to be safe, but we know a safe life is not likely to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, kids, parenting
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, friendship, grandparents, kids, life issues, parenting
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Monday Musings: The Things We Say, The Things We Don’t Say
Let’s begin with a couple of quick exercises. First, I want you to pause for a moment and think of someone you’re fond of to whom you have something to say, something you haven’t yet said. Think of your feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, parenting
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, family history, friendship, life issues, marriage, memories, parenting
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Monday Musings: About That Birthday I Was Dreading
“You want to complain about a birthday?” Life said. “I’ll give you a birthday to complain about.” Last week, as usual, I wrote two posts. On Monday, I ruminated about my approaching birthday, making it clear that I was feeling … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Family, food, Friendship, Fun, kids, nature, parenting, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged birthdays, blogging, Covid, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, friendship, fun, kids, life issues, marriage, mental health, writing, writing life
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