Rat's Country: I have to work hard...

I have to work hard to keep together this ragtag army I call myself.  Many days, I have no idea who is  in charge.

Rat's Country: My advisor, G., says writing is like knitting...

My advisor, G., says, "Yes.  keep writing in your journal, but pick a project and finish it.  Remember, when you knit, you want to be knitting something.  For God's sake, at least make a hat.  You can't just knit and purl mindlessly.  Project to project--do you understand?"

Favorite Quotes: A Sunday Thought for Monday...

"Always leave enough time in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, even joyous..."

                                                                                                   Paul Hawkin

Rat's Country: Metaphor for something...

...it's like being in a darkened room, say, a bar, and then walking into the sunlight, squinting and confused.

Rat's Country: Excuses, excuses

 Excuses, excuses crouching in the corner waiting to pounce on my intentions.

Rat's Country: If you can't sit still...

What do I know for sure about writing?  Writing requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time and on a regular basis.  Oh, and to keep the pen (or your fingers on the keyboard) moving while you are sitting...

Favorite quotes: Agnes Martin on furniture...

"The sentimentality of my furniture destroys the perfection of my floor."

Rat's Country: Some people...

Some people are dampers, dampeners, downright wet blankets, and you smolder underneath.

Rat's Country: Remorse Code

Remorse code

When  a cupboard door slams shut, even a cup clacking on a saucer, I wince.  What did I do wrong?  Why is that person sending signals, a remorse code only I can decipher?