Hello. I hope everyone had a nice 4th of July week. Despite the doldrums, mine was superb. Watched fireworks, went to a festival, rocked to a couple of my favorite bands, and saw a movie (Incredibles 2).
When I lived in Florida, I didn’t know how we’d ever get back to my hometown where my friends and family lived. For twenty-seven years the Universe twisted and contorted to bring us an opportunity for us to get back home. Finally, three years ago, a the opportunity arrived. For Independence day last week, I watched fireworks at my high school with my childhood friend. The night was surreal. I couldn’t believe it . . . I was home.
There are four short humorous and heartfelt stories about growing up in these suburbs, in my memoir anthology, Home Avenue. That friend I grew up with is mentioned throughout. I have another story I shared on my blog, here. There is another story about meeting my idol in the town where I grew up, here.
My doldrums last week lifted when celebrating the holiday with friends. There were a few reasons why I wasn’t feeling up to par, one being health issues. I don’t like to publicly complain about the pain I’m in daily. I try to stay positive, but sometimes it gets me down. I had a couple of others things happen, that added to my mood. I don’t stay in that frame of mind for long. I allow myself some down-time and then I move forward.
Working on my novel so blogging will be brief.
Did you do anything to celebrate the holiday, or did you use it to relax and enjoy the day off? If you aren’t in America, what do you do on national holidays?
Remember, slow and steady wins the race. OK, you don’t even have to be steady. If it’s any consolation, you’re already a way more prolific writer than I will ever be. Maybe, even if you can’t be independent of your pain, at least you can make yourself independent of the need to beat yourself up for any self-perceived failings. Nobody’s perfect we all do just the best that we can, which varies from day to day and sometimes even from minute to minute. OK?
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What a kind thing to say. Thank you for saying I’m a prolific writer, but don’t put your own writing beneath anyone, most especially me. You just keep on keepin’ on. Like you said, we’re all doing the best we can. We’ll both keep moving forward. Have a great weekend.
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Sorry about your health but glad to hear about watching fireworks at your school. I watched fireworks on the National Mall with some friends and had a great time.
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Ooh, that sounds awesome, Z Lady. Glad you got to enjoy the holiday. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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I’m glad you’re feeling better and APPRECIATING being back home (I couldn’t comment on your newest post, so I’ll do so here – using a appreciation bank for those doldrum-y days is a great idea!) On the 4th, my guy and I watched the hometown 4th of July parade with our kids and 6 grandkids (a rare occurrence that I appreciated immensely). Fire trucks, jazz bands and rock bands, marching bands and horses. It was grand.
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Hi Pam. Sorry about the comment thing. I usually close comments on Friday quotes. I’m glad you commented here though. Your 4th of July celebration surely did sound grand. It’s wonderful that your family was able to attend and enjoy the day together. Those moments surely do deserve stashing away into that appreciation bank. Have a great weekend.
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Lori, I’m glad the doldrums have lifted. I’m sorry to hear about your pain.
I also saw The Incredibles 2. Loved it!
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Thank you for your support, L. Stay cool out there. Lots of heat and sunshine these days.
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I understand how you don’t like to talk about health issues publicly. Am already wondering why the heck I did! Sorry you are in daily pain. Sorry we’re both struggling these days. 😦
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Heya Kathy. Sometimes we just need to express how we’re feeling and want someone to listen. Your readers understand, and it gives them a chance to express themselves as well. I appreciate that you shared.
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Sounds like moving back home was the right decision for you. I lived out of state for 5 years and then moved back home. I didn’t live so far away that I couldn’t drive back home when I needed a hometown lift but it’s nice to feel the familiar all the time.
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It took us long enough to get here, but I’m still grateful. Thanks for the nice comment, Kate.
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I’m really happy to hear you shook those doldrums, Laurie. Nothing exciting here over the 4th, just worked on edits. I hope you feel better…email me if you need to chat. xo
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Thank you, Jill. I’m such a slow writer. Wish I could get my stuff done like everyone else. Good luck with your edits.
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I’m glad you had such a good week Lori, and that you were able to spend it with those you love after so many years.
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Thank you, Andrea. Aside from physical pain, I feel very blessed.
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Wasn’t Incredibles 2 a kick?
Hope you’re feeling better.
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Yes, we enjoyed Incredibles 2. I love kids movies. Thanks for the good wishes, Laura.
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Sorry you’ve been experiencing more pain as of late. Hoping it abates for you soon. 🙁
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Thank you, Carrie. Getting out with friends helps get my mind off of it a little, but I move really slow.
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This year I was working but we had a little time to celebrate.
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Always nice to have at least a little time for celebration. 🙂
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Looking forward to a new novel one day. I enjoyed reading both your others.
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Thank you, Anneli. Uh, yeah, I’m a slow writer. 😦
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That’s okay. I know it doesn’t happen overnight.
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