I missed the deadline

Remember the writing contest I have been touting at The Clarity of Night? Well, I misinterpreted the deadline and didn’t get a submission finished in time. For some reason I was thinking 12 noon instead of 12 midnight. Oh well, I don’t think I would have finished anyway. I planned on working [...]

Not much to write today

I really don’t have much to write about today. I am having trouble coming up with topics. I have started an entry for the contest at The Clarity of Night, but I’m not sure how well it will turn out.
I followed the Australia match on the Internet yesterday and am very disappointed with [...]

Four more years

No, not Bush. I'm talking about the United States soccer team. As in, we have to wait four more years for their next World Cup match (assuming they qualify). I had a class (training for my job) yesterday during the game, but set the VCR to record the game. Yes, I [...]

Another writing contest at The Clarity of Night

Over at The Clarity of Night, Jason has posted another writing contest.  I entered his first contest which had over forty entrants.  He has posted a picture and wants a story of no more than 250 words inspired by the photo.  The deadline for the contest is Wednesday, June 28th.
Here is my entry for the [...]

Maybe I should call myself The Non-Writer

I did absolutely no writing this weekend, which has become pretty common for me.  Of course I have several excuses ready.  I did a lot of travel due to Father's Day, which was great because it was my first Father's Day (thanks to my parents and my Wife for my excellent Father's Day gifts), but not [...]

Writer’s Digest Writing Contest

I found another writing contest, thanks to the excellent writing blog Practicing Writing. I suggest all those interested in writing and writing contests check out that site and also check out her e-books. She posts writing contests almost daily. The contest is from Writer's Digest and is free to enter. You can view [...]

US in Trouble

Well, the United States lost their opening round game in particularly ugly fashion. Most "experts" expected the Czechs to win, but not by a three goal margin. The Americans need to forget about this game and win their next two. It will be hard to defeat the heavily favored Italians, but anything [...]

Terrible Sports Day

Today is shaping up to be a terrible sports day for me and it is only 1:00. The United States are losing to the Czech Republic 2-0 at halftime of the U.S.'s first game of the World Cup. The Americans really needed a win, or at least a tie to advance out of the "Group [...]

Writing Links

I have across some helpful writing links the past few days and I thought I would share them with you:

Poets & Writers, Inc. – Literary Links: This includes a list of over 400 Literary Magazines, many of which accept writer submissions
Practicing Writing – a blog for the practicing writer this site also often posts writing [...]

Outlines and a writing update

I have been doing a little writing lately. I have around 400 words for an entry for the contest at The First Line I mentioned the other day. I have been doing my writing during my lunch break at work, as things are still crazy with the newborn at home. It is [...]