Ruminations

Ann's Ruminations 5/24/10
May 24th, 2010
Blogger: Ann

One of our favorite shows is HBO’s Treme. The post-Katrina New Orleans area drama is on our permanent DVR schedule. The draw is, in large part, due to beautiful scriptwriting. Every character is a fully-fleshed out human being possessing both good and bad qualities.

Creighton Bernett, played by John Goodman, is an author who suffers writer's block after receiving a publisher’s advance. Prompted by his wife and his editor, he stares at the blank screen and begins his work. Later his wife asks how it’s going. I can’t quote the exact dialogue, but it went something like this:

“It’s shit.”

“Well, can I read it?”

“Why would you want to read it when I just told you it’s shit?” Then he rips his manuscript to pieces.

That scene prompted my husband to ask if it is finally time for him to read the story I’ve been working on. “It’s shit,” I said, only half in jest. “Why would you want to read shit?”

I’ve got a block, but it’s not exactly writer’s block. It’s husband block. I’ve shown the work to a writer friend, and I’ve shown it to my son, both of whom gave very positive feedback and fabulous suggestions. Yet I continue to stall showing my husband.

Why, I’m not exactly sure, but I’m going to have to get over it soon. After all, the book is a memoir and he is a large part of the story. The fear is that it really is “shit” and that whether he admits it or not, I’ll see it in his eyes. Of course there’s always the possibility that it’s actually good, as my first two critics said. Hmmm... then it would be two to one. Guess there’s only one way to find out.

Here’s what else I’ve been up to lately:

On Care2 Healthy & Green Living

How Pets Raise Spirits and Improve Health: Pets are good for you. Most people who have a pet don’t need scientific proof. Their own experiences are enough to confirm that the bond between humans and pets is enormously beneficial to physical and emotional health.

3 Things You Can Do to Simplify Life with Chronic Illness: Life with chronic illness tends to be stressful, but there are three things you can do right now to simplify your life. It has to do with your home, your sanctuary, and streamlining...

On Care2 Causes

Zuckerberg Admits Facebook Missed the Mark on Privacy: “Our intention was to give you lots of granular controls; but that may not have been what many of you wanted. We just missed the mark.” -- Mark Zuckerberg. So what’s next for internet privacy?

Global MOMS Act: What it Means for Global Maternal Health: No woman should have to put her life or her health at risk to give birth. The Global Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes while Maximizing Successes Act (Global MOMS Act) will expand access to quality maternal health services and greatly reduce maternal mortality. It calls for the development of a strategy to coordinate existing women’s health efforts. (Please sign the petition)

Pesticides May Increase Risk of ADHD in Children: Children who are exposed to organophosphates may have an increased risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published in the journal, Pediatrics.

BP Oil Spill and the Cost to Human Health: Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon sent a letter to Kathleen Sebelius, requesting temporary health care clinics to serve volunteers and workers in Louisiana. He also sought the appointment of a health care coordinator to oversee the health care response... and he thinks BP should pay for it.

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