I promise that this blog, which I started out to ruminate about the first-book process, will not become a chronicle of my personal life. But indulge me for one post:
A couple of weeks ago, I noted that there had been some Interesting Developments in my life that were keeping me from blogging. As I write this post, one of those Developments is sitting three feet away, working on a writing project of his own.
Huh.
With the exception of one protracted and very long-distance relationship, my entire academic career (including grad school) has been more or less as an unattached person, which was fine. I wasn't sure how I could have fit another person into my schedule anyway. That, however, appears to have changed at present. The distractions are manifold, and I won't go into them in detail. But I have to say, sitting at my desk and working while someone is near you doing the same thing has a nice, companionable feel to it, and I'm actually getting more work (though less blogging) done this way. It's strange, but who knows? I might just be able get used to it.
(Next post will return you to your regularly-scheduled non-personal stuff.)
5 comments:
Oh, but we boring people LOVE hearing about your Interesting Developments.
Okay, well I do, anyway.
Carry on.
No apologies necessary. We're happy to hear about whatever you want to write.
Happy New Year!
With an 11 year gap in our ages, am I still supposed to be an over-protective brother? I doubt it's necessary but I'm not sure about the proper etiquette.
Thanks, all. I'm happy to have Developments to share.
@ Michael: I think that Emily Post would say that you'd be well within your fraternal purview to dole out a beatdown on my behalf, should the need ever arise, and should I not be able to take care of it myself. I'll keep you posted.
Well, I'm glad Developments has been a reason for your recent absence. I was beginning to worry.
Yeah. I need a life. Or a Development of my own.
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