Da Funk
Been in a funk ever since I got back from vacation. I'm totally drawing a blank on what to blog about. I went to Newport, Rhode Island; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; and Hartford, Connecticut. And I have to say that I love New England. Beautiful scenery with the leaves starting to change around the small towns scattered throughout the countryside. Very picturesque. We did the Cliff Walk in Newport which was amazing. The royalty of America built their homes at the turn of the century on the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Some of these homes would dwarf Darcy's Pemberly. Can't even imagine living there. Went on a whale watch and saw several Humpback Whales. They were so close, I could almost reach out and pet them. Went to Martha's Vineyard and had the best clam strips ever at this dockside stand (which I've been hungry for ever since ... ugh!). Everything was so laid back at all the towns we visited that returning home was a shock to the system. Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard are home to lots of artists and writers. I can see why writers in particular would flock there. You're so removed from everything. The towns are sleepy so there's not much distraction. My husband asked if I could leave there. Yes, I definitely could. At least for the time when I'm writing. And what I need right now is NO distractions. This past week flew by without any writing getting done on my part. I've been slacking, I know. The mind is willing, but the flesh is coping out. Maybe I'll run away. Now that will give me some inspiration.
posted by J.T. Bock at 10:56 PM
5 Comments:
How'd you miss the Salem Witch Museum? Shame on you! haha.
Aww, I've never been up that way! Glad you guys got away though :) And with you on the not getting writing done when I should be.
What is it about having time to do it and not sitting down TO do it??????
Nick, Do'h! I know. It would've been so cool. Next time, we'll have to go there. Though our hotel in Newport was right next to a really scary, old cemetary. I think that counts for something. :P And we did see humpbacks at the Cape. "Whales, Mr. Spock. Whales!"
Stacia, you'd love it at the Cape. Provincetown was a total artist community and Martha's Vineyard is know for it's writers. Definitely need to just lock myself away with NO DISTRACTIONS. Mike's going away soon, so that should help. :P
That's one of the few things I miss about the northeast. I was very pretty in the fall and the taste of history was amazing.
As for blogging, that's why I have blogs saved up and I only blog on Fridays. But if you want, I can tag you and give you something to blog about next week. What are friend's for? :)
That's a good idea to just do it on Friday. Takes the pressure off.
Tag away! :)
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