Fan Mail

And when I said that I was going to have a blog post every day starting December 16th, I meant December 17th. I really did. I meant that I would start this endeavor on the first day of my break, which is today, the 17th. I apologize for any confusion and beg your forgiveness.

How to start this habit of daily blogging? Not sure. First I’ll have to start a habit of daily writing. What will I write about? Prepare for things to get a lot more mundane around here. But first, I thought I’d answer some fan mail. This one is from a lady named Tancy who lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dear Melba,

I’m a huge fan. How do you manage to post a blog entry every other month or so, while being a mediocre law student, working between 5 and 15 hours a week , going to yoga classes here and there, running and swimming when the mood strikes, and ignoring your family? Keep up your amazing work!

Fondly,

Tancy in Tulsa



Dear TIT,

Thanks so much for your letter. It ain’t easy, let me tell you. I couldn’t do what I do without my amazing self-discipline. I start every morning by opening my eyes, removing my headgear, and setting one intention for the day. My daily intention could be anything. Sometimes it’s ambitious, like last Tuesday when I set out to count how many times I heard the word “yonder” during the day. Other times it’s totally whimsical like last Wednesday when I set out to inflect the second syllable of every word regardless of where the inflection normally occurs. After intention setting, I do seven sit-ups. Then I head to the bathroom. [This portion removed by site moderator.] By the time I’m done there, it’s dinner time and I choose between a Hot Pocket or a Lean Cuisine, depending on my mood. If I’m not too full, I eat ¾ of an ice cream sandwich and throw the stub in a shopping bag that I keep in the freezer. (When the kids come over, I pull out the bag and let them have an all-you-can-eat-stub fest.) After dinner, I select a piece of classical literature from my collection of leather bound classical literature. I recline on my chaise lounge and wait for a boy to pop by to whom I will say, “Oh, I was just reclining on my chaise catching up on my Thucydides.”

This is what works for me and keeps me going. It’s different for everyone. Find what works for you, stick to it, and then you’ll find that all your hopes and dreams are within reach.

Kindly,

Melba