Meet Blaze. Or Blaise.

by Margie Senechal

Things I’ve learned since my last post.

I can write almost every day! I have hit the 900 words on more days than not. And on some of the days, I’ve even surpassed them. 

And I don’t “need” to do the first draft with pen and paper. The computer works just as easily, and I don’t have to spend additional time typing them into the computer.

Why, yes, that is a Liz Flaherty pen in the right hand corner

I’ve been writing on a page titled 900 Words or Bust and then I transfer them into my manuscript. I also have a notepad that I received in last month’s Scribedelivery box that doubles as a mouse pad and where I write my weekly goals and notes on my manuscript each week.

I remembered that if I write before I go to work, the story stays with me. I think about it and have even scribbled a few notes during down times. 

On Thursday I was tied to the register, I found a piece of paper and kept writing from where I left off. On Saturday, I took an index card with the last two lines I’d written that morning in my pocket and filled the front and back with a continuation of the scene. I now have an index card with the last lines I wrote on it tucked in the inner pocket of my vest.

How did I forget that the story stays with me if I spend time immersed within it?

Okay, one more bit of info about what's been happening since last we conversed.

We added a kitten to our family. Because, you know, why not? Her name is Blaze after the Blazer mascot. Although Jordan thinks we should spell it the French way, Blaise. 

Watching her, I realize how simple life is for a kitten. And what a joy it is to watch her explorations into our world.

Anything can be a playground; an office chair, a dying plant, a human’s foot. Last night, she was poking around my desk and found a binder clip. She was totally enamored and intrigued by it. Apparently, I didn’t need to spend money on feather and catnip toys, a binder clip will do it. 

And now, as I try to post this, the little imp keeps walking across my keyboard. But, oh what fun she is. 

Have a great weekend!