Write: Report from Strider

I’ve been 3/4 done for 2 years. With my leg bunged up right now, it should be a pretty good time to finish the project.

Last day of August. Saturday’s my birthday.

I’m doing crossword puzzles as if they’re accomplishing something. There is a never-ending supply of the damned things! I’ll never get them all done!

Activity is not Accomplishment.

“Keeping Busy” does not get the job done. It’s not satisfying.

• Sense of satisfaction
• Ability to share the adventure
• Accomplishment—getting the axe from over my head
• Publication
• (Small) Opportunity for income
• Credibility
• Recognition
• Ease for the next book
• Self respect

Punish, punish, punish! Browbeat, browbeat, browbeat!

• Study not yet useable. Should take only one more session.
• Time I spend in the garden—and then I’m worn out
• Crossword puzzles

• Jim Richerson—re: Malta ruins
• read/edit/note Shakedown cruises

Jim got me one more bookcase and now I have all my books organized and in cases. That takes about 3 more boxes off the floor.

Reorganized the study closet—got rid of a few things.

Have a few more things on and under the desk to sort & put away before I have an “ideal” workspace.

Started reading/editing/posing questions.

I’ve gotten the study pretty well cleaned up & organized. Only have a few more things to do there (See: Read all my books). An organized accessible workspace makes it easier to sit down to write.

I have also sorted the materials on hand.

Actions for August:
1. Re-read with minor edit
2. List questions which need to be answered & sections which need to be written

Complete:
1. Prelude/Interlude
2. Through Bermuda

I’ve been playing with this for 3 to 4 years now. For the last 18 months, it’s been 2/3 done. It’s time to finish so I can relive the adventures, so I can share the adventures, so I can get this axe from hanging over my head. If I get caught up with another enthusiasm without making this a priority, I’ll never complete it.

This needs to be Priority #!