Very interesting. I’d have to agree with you about the first novel being a therapy novel. It’s surprises me how much of myself is in the one I’m working on now that I think I may actually finish.

I hope things turn around for you soon. And I’ve got a spare caffeine drip-feed if you need it. It’s the only thing stopping me from passing out at my computer right now.

I had a similar experience yesterday in our singing time at church. I just stood there, letting my sorrow and anger weigh my soul down. The message was about the heart, and the way unconfessed sin can lead to a dull heart (Matt 13:15). Then the pastor added (in prep for Communion) that when we come to make an offering and have a need to make right with someone, we should stop and do that first. I realized (God speaking through His Word) that the reason why I wasn’t in the mood to sing is because I needed to ask someone’s forgiveness. I did, and I felt like singing again.

Take that for what you will, but that experience helped me, and I’m known to have some mighty fierce staring competitions as well. I realized the week before that holding a grudge against someone was not forgiving as I’ve been forgiven (Lord’s Prayer), and after repenting of that, I felt a ton better as well. Just thought I’d mention that in case that was more appropriate to your need… I don’t know, say from the blog post I read about the rowdy neighbors … man, I just can’t stop. I too recently said that I wanted to put a sign in my front yard with something derogatory against motorcyclists that buzz by every fifteen seconds and make recording narrative work a very trying experience. So, I can relate there too. K, I’m done. Have a great day, Robynn.