Esoteric Bowl

As far back as I can remember, I’ve had this voice inside my head. It’s kind of difficult to explain, but often after a thought comes to mind the voice automatically begins constructing and composing sentences while bouncing writing ideas off the walls of my brain. Most of those ideas quickly fade, while others remain tucked away in the corners of my mind.

This inner voice is the spark to my writing as it initially decides what form the writing will take and in which direction the thought should be expressed. Recently that inner voice became silent. Surely I could have put some sentences together and continued writing here at the blog, but I looked at the silence of the voice as somewhat of a sign to give the writing process a break until the voice once again became inspired.

I want to thank everyone for your patience and understanding during my blog-hiatus, and a special thanks to those of you that left messages and sent e-mails my way.

So what’s up? Here’s a short list of things that I’ve been up to during my break:

* Taking photos.

* Ben & Jerry’s: Ben & Jerry’s ice cream has been a salvation from the immense summer heat and humidity. I’ve become somewhat of a Chunk Spelunker in discovering all their flavors.

* Forever trying to find the cool side of the pillow.

* Keeping one eye on the Bush Administration and continually shaking my head in disbelief.

* The Daily Show: How is it possible that a half-hour comedy show can present more relevant news of the day than the 24-hour news channels? Thank goodness for Jon Stewart!

* Operation.

* Sweating: Did I mention that it’s HOT!?!