September the 1st. Why oh why does the time go faster and faster each day as we get older? Are we so involved in what we do, or maybe what we are not doing that the minutes just whiz by us?
   I know if I don't get my work done in the morning, it seems to take longer or it just doesn't get done.
   Think about it...Are you having the same problems as I am? I have talked to others, not even close to my age, and they tell me the same thing. Where does time go. Why does it take longer to do something that it used to take just a few minutes. Why did I have so much time when I was young? I always had plenty of time to clean house, take care of kids, go places, work in yard, and on and on. Now, I get up, have coffee, and find out that its almost noon. Then I fix something to eat and its almost time for bed. Well maybe not quite that fast, but you get the idea.
   Are we getting lazy and just not interested in the world around us, or are we so involved in ourselves that we just don't care? I've been trying to figure that out too, but not having much luck.
   I have found, though, that the more I HAVE to do, the more I get done. Sometimes I just have to talk myself into doing the 'whatever' first. Once I get started I generally finish that particular task. (well, most of the time).
   I have the TV on a lot, but I'm not watching it. It's on to keep the outside noise down to a minimum. I'm not on the computer very much either. So where is my time going? Al right, if I have Sudoku, I can finish a book in two days. So its an addiction to me. But really, I can't even stay seated for a very long time, that's why it takes me so long to get my stories written. I always have something that is needed done, right then, or I have to get up and walk around to get the kinks out of my body. Yes I know, that's what's called procrastination.
   I have gotten a lot of writing, or rewriting, done lately. And I'm kind of proud of myself. Just wish I could get something published again. I think every writer needs a little push or shove, (maybe both), once in awhile. With me, I need someone to push me and lots of encouragement. Sorry, I'm not one that can write a book every month. Might have a lot of stories in my head, but the body has to be willing too.
  Another thing, it might be that I have little faith in myself. Yeah, I know, that's just being silly, and it's all in my head, right? That might be true, so if you have a cure for what ails my thoughts, please let me know, I would sure appreciate it.
   I guess that's all for today. Will get back on the soap-box again, real soon, I hope.
  Thanks for reading this, and please leave a comment. It might help my brain-waves. Everyone needs a pat- on-the-back once-in-awhile.

 B.Anna Lee