Against the mounting torrent, I intrepidly wade through a maelstrom of random thoughts, grasping the good, rejecting the offal. Sweet fodder, as brilliantly prosaic as a saffron hued barnyard puddle, collects and overflows, sloshes over the black rubber of my orange-soled muckers as I boot paddle through the countless possibilities.
I plant my feet, steadfast, within the cloven hoarfrost impressions, and raise the rod above my head—higher, higher. I lift my rosy hopeful cheeks to the heavens. “Hit me, hit me!” I plead to the powers that be.
Hit me with your best shot, fire away.
Pat Benatar 1979? Huh. I was hoping for something a little fresher.
Brainstorm fail.
So, what are you wading through at the moment?
Special thoughts to fellow blogger Stephanie McGee. Devon Hollahan (a member of her family) went missing in Frankfurt, Germany just before Thanksgiving. Many prayers for Devons safe return, hang in there Stephanie.
I love the image of you holding a lightning rod, hoping to get zapped with ideas! Very cool, Deb. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm nearing the end of a massive revision.
The usual, ugh. :)
ReplyDeleteNow that song is stuck in my head, but I hope lightning strikes soon!!
Dawn- I love the idea of being near the end of a massive revision. That's awesome!!
ReplyDeleteL.T. - Sorry but I guess it could have been a worse song :) and yeah it's stuck in my head too. Here's to hoping!
ReplyDeleteGlorious possibilities, despite forgetting they exist.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
I'm in the middle of rewriting a novel, changing from 3rd person to 1st person. Basically starting from scratch, but I like the results so far.
ReplyDeleteGretel Ehrlich was struck by lightning twice on her ranch. Have you read her book, A Match to the Heart?
Terresa- I like your positive outlook :) Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeletePaul- That sounds like a huge undertaking. Lots of luck and it is worth the effort when you can see it all coming together.
I hadn't heard of Gretel Ehrlich, or her book, but I'll check it out. Wow, hit twice, that's a little more literal than I was looking for, lol!
I don’t even want to ask what the heck is that burnt out ‘thing?’
ReplyDeleteRight now, I’m polishing up a new, extended ending to my novel, and feeling like I just prolonged the fizzle. Maybe I’m just too close to see if that’s because lightning just struck, or it was a complete burn out.
I need my ‘moaning chair.’
Prayers!
ReplyDeleteAnd.... wading through getting the story from my head onto the pages. For me that is the worst part. A fully realized novel... and then the chore of typing it out!
I've had those kind of brainstorming sessions. They are frustrating. Something will come to you eventually, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteBridget- The burnt out thingy is a toasted lightning rod! Haha, I love your 'moaning chair' post.
ReplyDeleteSuzy- It's always tough to get that first draft out of the brain and onto the paper. Best of luck!
Susan- Welcome back! Something will come to me, I must learn to be more patient :)
I'm trying to make an unworkable story...work. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to turn some vague ideas into a novel with a plot that actually makes sense. I didn't realize just how vague those ideas of mine were!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the earworm. I'm hoping for inspiration so I may borrow your lightning rod. Figuratively speaking, of course. Is there such a thing as a safe lightning rod? If there is, I'll take that. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteElspeth
Deb, I just had a great idea...
ReplyDeleteI think the 'writer's lightning rod' would work best while sitting in the 'writer's moaning chair!'
huh? whaddaya think?
After a sleepless night with both my sick kids in my arms, I am taking the day off to tend to them and putting all writing out of mind. Best luck to you, Deb.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the writing in this post!!
ReplyDeleteI'm wading through emails and other things I am behind on because I took a break -but I don't regret my break One Bit! whooohawww!!!!
(sorry about the missing relative of your blogger friend....scary)
Jennifer- I don't envy you one little bit. Though it's often surprising what we can sculpt out of our muck :) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAlissa- Having ideas is a really good start!
Elspeth- I'm having second thoughts on the whole lightning rod thing-considering the safety issue and all. Perhaps it's time to bring out the wand :D
Bridget- LOL! Only you would put together the chair and the electrical conductor. Factoring in the rum and the beer that come with the chair...I'm gonna have to just say no to that little caper!!
Angie- Poor you and the wee ones. Hope they're feeling better and you are able to get some rest as well.
Kat- Thanks and sounds like you had an excellent break!! Gotta take that time for ourselves and our families sometimes. Glad you're back though :)
Then I'll be left to my own devices, Deb.
ReplyDeleteOkay Bridget, you're scaring me now. Whaddaya say we just pick up some eggnog and give this a little more thought.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! I love the way you paly with your words- stellar prose!
ReplyDeletePraying for Stephanie now!
Tamika- Thanks on both counts.
ReplyDeleteMissing in Frankfurt? Sounds horrible...I'll have to check out the blog and see what's happening...prayers being sent, for sure.
ReplyDeleteRegarding Benatar: my bro had such a crush on her...knowing him, probably still does. I knew all her songs by heart.
I'm in the middle of a macro edit, and I'm afraid I might drown in the middle.
ReplyDeleteAnita- My Mum used to play CCR & Neil Diamond, a lot, I knew all of the words to all those songs.
ReplyDeleteHeather- Keep your head up, you'll get there. Good luck!