John Guthrie's Ready Room

Never Give Up Writing

Writing can be very frustrating at the best of times. Even though I write for myself, I often wonder why I put in the effort. I tell myself that writing is a worthwhile endeavor as I struggle at times to fill the screen with words that hopefully make some kind

January 15, 2024

The snow started early this morning, but it was very light. I had to look steadily for at least 10-15 seconds to see a snowflake. As the afternoon wore on, the snow got steadier, and now it was trying to cover the grass.  All our errands were accomplished yesterday so

January 14, 2024

I'm stuck in a rut here. Every day seems like the day before, with little or no variation to distinguish them. It must be a part of growing older that I hadn't anticipated when I was younger.  Things aren't that bad, though. I find

January 13, 2024

I swore to myself last night that I wouldn't let things get so far ahead of me that I had to struggle to write. Today, I'm getting an early start to the day, and I'll try to stay in control this time.  Hal and

January 12, 2024

For the first time this year, I nearly fell behind and missed my goal of writing a story every day. Our day was filled with several medical appointments, everything went as well as could be expected. I also completed the break from my old therapist and have a list to

January 11, 2024

Yesterday, I made a significant personal decision. I won't be going to my therapist anymore. It is time to find a new therapist because the old one fell into a rut of trying to get me onto her preferred medication list, and I felt like nothing more than

January 10, 2024

I was cautiously optimistic as Wednesday started when I woke up early. I was astounded by the silence, the lack of rain hitting the window that was a constant drumbeat all day Tuesday. Everything went great, even when my now ex-therapist called and said I wasn't covered by

January 9, 2024

January 8, 2024

Karma Cat is getting restless today. The temptation to get out is very strong on a bright, sunny day. I'm hoping to convince Hal to agree, but he wants to stay at home, so that is where I'll be as well.  As for Karma Cat, he

January 7, 2024

Sunday marked a delayed anniversary celebration for us because yesterday, the weather was straight trash, so we didn't venture out. Thankfully, Sunday was a bright and sunny day, if a bit on the chilly side. We didn't stay out too long because my blood sugar plummeted

January 6, 2024

Other than today being our 24th anniversary  It’s Our AnniversaryIt was 24 years ago today that I met Hal. As I waited for him to show up for our date, I figured it was just another chance to meet someone over dinner and a movie, with hopefully a bit

It's Our Anniversary

It was 24 years ago today that I met Hal. As I waited for him to show up for our date, I figured it was just another chance to meet someone over dinner and a movie, with hopefully a bit of fun later in the evening. I wasn't

January 5, 2024

Even though I am disabled and Hal is retired, there is still something special about Friday. Everyone seems to be in a better mood with the end of the work week upon us.  For us, Friday is just another day of the week until we feel that energy that signals

Something Wonderful Is Happening To Me

With an easy passing day, I'm noticing shifts in my life. I'll sit down to watch an old movie, but I constantly stop it and think about writing. I'm not making any conscious connection between the movies I watch and what I write. I

January 4, 2024

Thursday is another stay-at-home day for us. Hal is spending time with his VR headset while I'm composing stories for today. We don't have any appointments or errands scheduled for today, so it is time to relax around here. Once I finish my stories, I might

An American Tradition

On January 4, 2024, there was a shooting at a high school in the small town of Perry, Iowa. Like almost everyone else, I had to look the town up on the map because I'd never heard of it before. Sadly, Perry, Iowa, has become the latest trend

January 3, 2024

Today I slept in as much as possible because I had to go to the dentist for a cleaning in the afternoon, and I don't like going to the dentist at all. I already have dental surgery scheduled for later this month, which I'm not looking

I Want To Believe

My outlook for 2024 versus my partner's outlook for 2024. He's an optimist. I'm a realist. I want to change. As the New Year starts, I want to find reasons to be optimistic, but the first thing that hits me is the election year

The Adventures of Karma Cat

Karma Cat occupies a place of regal importance in front of my iMac. Whenever I write in this room, Karma Cat watches me, silently proofreading everything I type and letting me know if it is good or garbage. As I slowly adjust to writing here at the desk and continue

January 2, 2024

I spent most of New Year's Day in bed, sleeping. I needed the rest. I stayed up till about 2:30 on New Year's Eve with Hal, watching the celebrations and hearing some of the music, and woke up again at about 9:30 with my

A Post Each Day

It's already 2024! I want to write at least one story daily; That is my goal. I'm not making this a resolution, but I do want to write at least one story per day during 2024. I think it's a good exercise that will

Getting Good At Failure

The title of this story seems like a contradiction in terms, but there is an important lesson when you read through the entire story. I was going through my meditation this morning when I came across this title, so I decided to check it out. I’m glad that I

One Thing At A Time

I am more determined than ever to get this room straightened out so I will have room to work and create at my desk. It is incredibly frustrating to move things all over the place so that I can sit and type on the iMac when I want to. 2024

Another Random Posting

Sometimes, finding a subject to write about is complex, and this is one of those days. There isn't much to comment on here except for a trip to the dentist to pick up impressions for some upcoming bridge work early next year. Then, I take those impressions to

Preparing For A New Year, Or Up In Smoke

2023 is nearly gone. Rather than try to write another personal summary of the year, or make resolutions that won't be kept, I'm going to focus on the here and now. The week between Xmas and New Year's Day is always hectic for so