The coming new year always reminds me just a little about how short a human life span really is. We all struggle to accomplish what we might: write a book, a script, save a life, bring a life into this world. There is so much that we could accomplish if we just had a bit more time. As it is I always try to accomplish all that I can. I was talking to Samantha early today about learning a new language. Latin, or German maybe, something fun. We’re tossing around a few ideas.

The writing has progressed well this year. I edited four drafts of The Forest Awakens, finished 20% of my new book, and with the new year I’ll have released over 30,000 words in four complete podcast stories (a total I plan to significantly beat in 2010). I even attended my first writing conference. So writing has been going well, it’s still a lot of fun. I could do more, of course I could, but I’m happy with what I’ve done.

It was a sad year with the animals. We lost two of them, both cats. Apricot was an old mother, she had a good life of 16 years. But Mop was too young, she was Apricot’s daughter. She was the runt of the litter and was born very weak. I always feared something like it happening. They will both always live in our hearts.

Whether it is a good memory or bad, I always find myself back at the thought that we are all just students of this world. Students without enough time to learn everything. We should all be trying to learn everything we can. I hope that you had a good year, and wish you an even better on in 2010! Try to learn something new that interests you.

This week is officially the last week of holiday break. Tuesday Night Stories will be back in action next Tuesday night. There will even be a bonus treat because of the wait. Be sure to check back!

Tags: Regarding Robert, WIP

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