LBP

I still haven't made any progress on that writing project. I have about 5 months before the deadline, but if I could crank it out in the next month, then I'd have 4 months to pare it down, play with it, and consult some fellow word-lovers. My friend Andy (one half of the Atlanta delegation of Team Dana) is a very talented writer, and I'd love to present him with a solid, substantial piece and get his valuable feedback. That's a really simple way for me to get better with more formal writing. (As much as I love writing these entries, where there are no constraints, it's not very good conditioning. At least, it doesn't feel like it!) Also, finishing that project will put me one step closer to achieving a major, major goal. I've been dancing around my ambitions for a long time, and the more time I waste on something besides what I really want, the more I feel like a total assface.

My no-bullshit policy that crystallized last winter/spring has come in handy in the past week. In all fairness, I should call a spade, a spade. I don't maintain a no-bullshit policy, and never could. Things are not simple and black-and-white. Things are complex and are in a billion beautiful shades of grey. But, I DO pursue a strong LESS-bullshit policy. An LBP. I'm cool with that.

I think I've mentioned this before, but I strongly urge making THIS your homepage. It has made my life a lot better.