Writing, Reading, Working Out

I’m a geek—more on that later.

The query process is ongoing. Slow going. I’m maintaining my writing schedule in the meantime, which is essential. Dig that old saying: do something, even if it’s wrong.

I’ve also started working out full-bore again. I always try to maintain my physical well-being but going all-in is different. I do it for my body and my brain—a hard workout can take your mind off things. It’s good for your soul. If more people did some sort of strenuous manual labor every day, we’d be happier overall. One doesn’t worry about crap when you’re balls deep in digging, lifting, or carrying. And when you’re in pain, the voices in your head stop screaming—a bonus to consider.

Currently reading: "Jackson Pollock: An American Saga”. This is a massive biography. I like Pollock’s art, even though I know jack about art. The person is more interesting to me—relatability, I suppose. I migrate toward biographies about men who struggle but never stop.

Listening to: American Pastoral by Philip Roth. Straight-up literature is rough for me at times. Overly long sentences and paragraphs. Overly wrought descriptions. In other words, it takes a long time to get to the point. I’m enjoying this listen—an ultimately deep dive into having and then losing everything. I have an omnibus of Roth’s work but could never get past a few pages. Somehow, the audiobook makes it feasible—and makes me want to read the words.