My Generation is Zero

Good Evening, Gang!

So, yet again we speed toward the exciting conclusion of yet another week in the not-so-fast lane. I may have already written this before, but I can't remember so I'm going to write it again; each work week seems to be one really long day. I cannot keep days straight anymore. However, tomorrow is Thursday, and that means we're one day away from 'Getaway Friday', which is when my wife and I go out to eat, drink and generally unwind. I'm extremely happy that this weekend is a holiday. It's coming at exactly the right time.

The big news in the Cathey household this week is that we've finally obtained an area rug for the downstairs living room. Let's just say that it was a bit of a 'hassle,' and leave it at that. I can't tell the story, or else it would spoil its inclusion in a possible 'Plunge' sequel.

On the way to work this morning, I convinced myself that it really is okay that I'm taking so long on my rewrites. When I was without a job (yet getting paid double my salary), I had all day to write, and I often did. That's how I cranked out the rough draft of a novel in three months. Now, I'm lucky if I score an hour or so per day to work on my book. So, that's not a lot of time. If I come across a page that is poorly written or plainly doesn't strike my fancy that day, I could take the entire hour to fix one page. Therefore, it's okay that I'm taking so long (or at least that's what I'm telling myself.) Now I'm targeting the end of July to have a final, submittable manuscript available for prospective agents. With any luck, I could have a book on shelves by this time next year! (Though a tremendous long shot.)

For those who don't know, I like to collect autographs. I especially like to collect Star Wars autographs. Recently in the mail I received two 8x10 signed photos of James Earl Jones as Darth Vader, and two 8x10 signed photos of Julian Glover; one as General Veers in Star Wars, and the other as Walter Donovan in Indiana Jones in the Last Crusade. He's the guy who, 'chose poorly,' and had his face melted off. AWESOME!

I wanted to say hello to my dear friend, Dawn, who is enduring personal trials at this time. Heyas, Ita! You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Until next time...