Here it is again

Almost a whole month has gone by and I haven't posted. Excuses are as follows: work, Saturday dates with my wife, work, guitar classes, work, illness, work, oh, and did I mention work? Yes, work has been very demanding this month with 2010 budgets due, DPUC interrogatories, FERC account changes, and other monthly duties. Most often we try to do get too much done in too little time and then suffer the consequences. With me, the extended hours at work and working from home caused a bout of pleurisy which, thankfully is now under control. Must remember to relax, stagger projects and delay some commitments. I need to learn to set aside some down time . . . some quiet time. Even if I'm just sitting upstairs in the media room playing my guitar. It is so true that we must prioritize our health, both physical and mental. That said, I still have the 'Killing Zone' edit to complete. I plan to take vacation time over the holidays so that will be a welcome project awaiting me. I also missed Eileen Albrizio's latest 'Writing From Scratch' workshops due to my hectic schedule but hope to attend her next one. I'm inching closer toward retirement and I hope that when that day arrives, it will afford me the time to make writing a full-time career.