I'm about 30-50 minutes south of you right now (depending on who's at the wheel) so imagine me waving. I apologize for the rain. I blame Seattle. There is literally nothing in Cleveland I recommend except Lake View Cemetery, and leaving.
2. Write something terrible, hold your nose and keep moving. That's the secret sauce, and it tastes awful. And I'm totally with you on endings. I try to end each and every chapter with urgency, so the reader feels compelled to turn the page. In my current WIP, I wrote the climactic moment months ago, and have been trying to get the rest of the manuscript to catch up. Having that end goal in sight has helped keep me on target, but at times has risked constraining dynamism. Luckily the ultimate vision for the story hasn't changed. 3. Was going to join then got double-booked at the last minute. Hoping to be there in September! 5. Yogurt.
Yogurt does seem like a bad choice for car food, especially frozen yogurt because it melts. Just think of the stakes with that order. Then again, steak is also a very bad choice because you introduce a sharp object while driving.
A blessing in disguise...I hate that expression...but if not for Christina prescription you'd be searching for a topic. Just signed up for Amazon pillpack crazy convenient but we would missed the story....love your music refs -- Talking Heads rule...State Fair Day over and out
I think you should have called the day a success the minute you got 1400 words, never mind the others you wrote after than or deleted. Banner day. With a great soundtrack. You came through the day and survived Subway. That’s just gravy. Mortimer is a very chill writing partner.
cleveland? honestly, this time of year, the botanical gardens. i was very impressed. also, i bought a baritone ukelele at music emporium. good times. you made a good choice with the sub, sally. did you get any lettuce in your purse? (sorry, been watching "letterkenny".)
I would guess that a salad is the worst thing to eat while driving though I've never tried it. Coming from Panorama City, you could have had In N Out, or Jack in the Box plus the Carls Jr., and Burger King you mentioned. Having eaten all of those in the car, they are often as messy as your Subway sandwich,
In N Out would’ve been the optimal choice on so many levels. Unfortunately, it’s more like In and Stay for a While because those drive thru lines are gnarly.
McDonalds’ ad agency couldn’t pitch it, but Jack in the box could do it. My all time favorite tag line for Jack in the box was “pretty good for Jack in the box”.
I'm about 30-50 minutes south of you right now (depending on who's at the wheel) so imagine me waving. I apologize for the rain. I blame Seattle. There is literally nothing in Cleveland I recommend except Lake View Cemetery, and leaving.
Saw the Guardians game last night. Fucking Seattle. Gonna check out Lake View Cemetery.
It’s on the east side, so just don’t get out of your car. For any reason.
I literally LOL'ed at this. So good.
Fuckin Seattle (but seriously, the cemetery is incredible).
Mr. Estrin, I could read about your ordinary day all day long. Your posts make me so happy!
I concur...you make everyday come alive!
Thank you, Mark!
Thank you! That makes me really happy to hear!
2. Write something terrible, hold your nose and keep moving. That's the secret sauce, and it tastes awful. And I'm totally with you on endings. I try to end each and every chapter with urgency, so the reader feels compelled to turn the page. In my current WIP, I wrote the climactic moment months ago, and have been trying to get the rest of the manuscript to catch up. Having that end goal in sight has helped keep me on target, but at times has risked constraining dynamism. Luckily the ultimate vision for the story hasn't changed. 3. Was going to join then got double-booked at the last minute. Hoping to be there in September! 5. Yogurt.
Yogurt does seem like a bad choice for car food, especially frozen yogurt because it melts. Just think of the stakes with that order. Then again, steak is also a very bad choice because you introduce a sharp object while driving.
You could eat it one handed, like a crazy person.
Now I’m really tempted!
Lol
A blessing in disguise...I hate that expression...but if not for Christina prescription you'd be searching for a topic. Just signed up for Amazon pillpack crazy convenient but we would missed the story....love your music refs -- Talking Heads rule...State Fair Day over and out
You’re right, Mark. If not for the errand, what would I have written about?
You are great at the everyday life angles!
I think you should have called the day a success the minute you got 1400 words, never mind the others you wrote after than or deleted. Banner day. With a great soundtrack. You came through the day and survived Subway. That’s just gravy. Mortimer is a very chill writing partner.
I’ve had other writing partners here and there over the years, but only Mortimer seems to stick around. It’s probably the treats.
cleveland? honestly, this time of year, the botanical gardens. i was very impressed. also, i bought a baritone ukelele at music emporium. good times. you made a good choice with the sub, sally. did you get any lettuce in your purse? (sorry, been watching "letterkenny".)
The botanical gardens are on the list! Haven’t seen Letterkenny, but apparently I need to start watching!
I was going to recommend this, but they're out of business. You just ruined my day.
https://www.facebook.com/jackflapscleveland/
Sad to hear that they closed. Their food looked incredible.
Proud to be a co-founder of Fictionistas! We were both late to the meeting, but your journey was a lot more exciting than mine. (Work stuff. Zzz...)
All the pets in our family have fictional personalities, careers, and cartoon character voices. It’s very entertaining, at least for us!
I want to see these pets make an appearance in a future Adventure Snack.
💡🤔💡
I have 2 dogs. I talk to them and they ignore me.
I would guess that a salad is the worst thing to eat while driving though I've never tried it. Coming from Panorama City, you could have had In N Out, or Jack in the Box plus the Carls Jr., and Burger King you mentioned. Having eaten all of those in the car, they are often as messy as your Subway sandwich,
In N Out would’ve been the optimal choice on so many levels. Unfortunately, it’s more like In and Stay for a While because those drive thru lines are gnarly.
"Also, I’m anti-monarchy." That's gold, Michael, gold!
Thanks! I’ve often wondered why Burger King’s competitors haven’t taken up anti-monarchy messaging in their advertising campaigns.
McDonalds’ ad agency couldn’t pitch it, but Jack in the box could do it. My all time favorite tag line for Jack in the box was “pretty good for Jack in the box”.
Some of their ads really are great!
In re: Cleveland get authentic pierogies
Done and done