Category Archives: Memoir

Not really much to say at the moment as I’m waiting for input from a new reader. To fill the time I’m re-reading John van de Ruit’s “Spud”, picking up some things I missed the first time around. The parallels … Continue reading →

There are so many interesting aspects of writing a memoir. Some are funny and/or surprising, and some are frustrating as can be. I’m always amazed at what I thought I knew that I really didn’t or had wrong. One example … Continue reading →

I’m very pleased with how the rewrites have gone – they turned out better that I expected. I thought I’d run into trouble due to lack of specific detail but it wasn’t too much of an issue. I rewrote certain … Continue reading →

I wish I could remember who showed me the “trick” of making “creamed” coffee without creamer/milk/other? Put the instant coffee into the cup, add a couple drops of water, and whisk it vigorously until it becomes frothy. Add sugar and … Continue reading →

Ah, the holidays are behind us and we’re steaming full speed ahead into whatever awaits us. I’ve received feedback from an old friend – his comments were very helpful, echoing Mike’s on one very important point and giving me much … Continue reading →

Ah, the holidays. Taking a break and letting things just kinda simmer. I have some new edits to consider but nothing major.

Funny thing – I was in a pizza restaurant earlier this evening and suddenly smelled something that reminded me of the fried bread at boarding school.

Discovered a logic flaw. I have no memory of being with Roger until I arrived in Sligo, so I’m trying to resolve that now. I arrived in Shannon Airport but ended up in the small town of Killaloe where I … Continue reading →

Wouldn’t you know, I’ve discovered a flaw in my timeline. Summer of 1976 I remember being cut short by the need to spend an extended amount of time camping at Finger Lake. I also remember having to get all those … Continue reading →

Feeling a bit cloudy. I’ve been waiting for input for some time now without success. Had hoped to get the last feedback by now but so far I haven’t. That kinda leaves me up in the air a bit, so … Continue reading →