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Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

Sometimes I wish I were an accountant. I’m actually good with numbers. So, I could have been, back when I was supposedly “choosing” a career. But nooooo, I had to do something with more romance, more cachet. Like being a … Continue reading →

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Reboot

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I recently had new flooring installed in the upper level of my townhouse. This involved moving everything out of every room including the closets. I mean everything. Clothes, books, papers, small furnishings, the entire office setup. I was able to … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I’m lucky. I’ve always been a bit of a homebody, so extra time at home during these highly unusual circumstances doesn’t weigh on me as much as I know it does on others. Besides, there are all those sometimes boring, … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Sure I Can Do This

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I don’t think I can go negative in public. In these posts, I always want to be positive, encouraging and supportive of my fellow writers. So, I hate to be critical. I know how hard writing is. Plus, in this … Continue reading →

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The Antidote to Panic

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I saw a call for a new anthology. I thought had a story in inventory that would work. I had written it a few years ago and run it by my critique partner. Stephanie made some astute comments and I revised the story … Continue reading →

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It Depends

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

Back when I was a Girl Scout, I went to camp every summer. Even the littlest campers were expected to help out with chores, both in their individual units and in the larger campground. One week, I was assigned to … Continue reading →

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A Choice Every Minute

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

Or maybe even every second. I have a writing project on my desk. I’m stuck. Can’t think of new idea, can’t think where to take the ideas that I do have. Should I sit here until I have some kind … Continue reading →

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I Did It Anyway

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

Yesterday I put my last submission of the year in the mail. (This was one of those rare markets where you actually send in a paper copy.) And I did it despite all contrary conditions. Despite the printer running out … Continue reading →

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Season’s Readings

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

At this time of year, who can resist the story of the composer of “White Christmas?” Not me. I do love biographies, but this one is exceptional. It’s about a genius, of course. But it’s also about three of the things … Continue reading →

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Looking Backwards

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

I’m not one for nostalgia. I don’t view the past with some hazy golden glow. I remember all too well the struggles, heartbreaks and hard work of my younger years. Besides, I’m happy now, so the past holds little attraction … Continue reading →