You made a good point about the referral parts too. I think if and when we are in the flow nothing can disturb us though, but I do agree that we should minimize distractions while we write.

I find my right mindset in a quiet space — haven’t worked out how to write with music — with a nature outlook. This means in my writing room looking out to the park or taking my laptop and sitting in the park.

I also find it good to do the background reading a day or so before and then sit down to the first draft without referring to a lot of other material. I read about this in another writer’s book (maybe Roy Peter Clark?).

If you are constantly referring to the work of others you don’t allow space for your own ideas and you might be discouraged to think you can’t better by someone else’s final polished piece.

At the end of time I’m usually so kapput the last thing on my mind is blog commenting. I know we all face similar challenges so no big deal.

You are right about your blog though. Funny is an understatement. As for stupid, I don’t know. You actually make a lot of good sense in what you write. In short, your posts carry a lot of meaning that can be applied to life.

Nice of you to take the time and stop by.

Yeah, I’d be tempted to explode at my bosses. But instead, it just inspires me to use my humor and write stupid blog posts. (Which provides me with a lot of amusement, and hopefully amuses others).

I haven’t visited your blog in a while..it was nice to drop by again!