Between those moments in time

My past life is winding down, and what is on the horizon is revving up. Today I am going to follow-up my application to write as a part-time sports reporter with a local newspaper with an e-mail that includes samples of my writing. My radio show has improved greatly, and the next two episodes will include very special guests, Bushwack of American and Proud, and Gary W. Moore, author of Playing With The Enemy.

I am back to working on the novel I decided to re-write last summer when I have time as well, but honestly, my plate has been full, and I couldn't be happier. Now, as my wife approaches graduation from the university, the amount of time allotted to me for writing will increase.

Greatness is on the horizon, and I give God the credit, where credit is due.

A Successful Episode!

The fourth installment of Political Pistachio Radio was a success, from a personal point of view. Numbers were a hair low, perhaps because of the less than interesting episodes before. A caller, Dan from the Bronx, helped my show along, but Mrs. Pistachio (my lovely wife) gave the show pizazz.

And now, I have secured Bushwack as a guest on March 31 to discuss his involvement with the Gathering of Eagles march on March 17th, and Gary W. Moore on April 7 to discuss his book "Playing With The Enemy".

Work schedule has lightened up as opportunities arise

The rollercoaster ride of the construction industry has settled to steady, but not ridiculous hours, again. As my wife nears obtaining her bachelor's degree, and the hopes of bringing me home to write full time, opportunities are arising. The radio show has improved, but is still an experiment of sorts. The last show experienced some audio difficulties the first thirty minutes, but has improved over the previous shows, nonetheless. It had 36 live listeners, which is now the standing record for my shows. An opportunity arising is the possibility of writing for a local newspaper, which would be a great way to earn money as a writer, even if it is only a small amount. I'll keep you posted on how that turns out.

When life gives you lemons, find an orange juice stand

My posting to this page is becoming more intermittant as life keeps grabbing me by the throat. My hours at work has increased, but the company has removed a policy that results in less pay because they no longer compensate us for long travel to far away job sites. I am gone from home an average of 14 hours per day because of my day-job, often more. As my daughter used to say, "Daddy, you go to work when it's night-night, and you come home when it's night-night."

"Yes, please, I'll take a little cheese with my whine."

I found time for my radio show. The second installment aired yesterday at blogtalk radio.

But through the struggles, the lowered amounts of sleep, and the frustration, I realize that it will all end eventually. Through it all I still pound away on my keyboard, when I can, working on my blogs, and the manuscript of my latest book. The dream remains alive, and a contract with a literary agent, and publishing company, is on the horizon.

All I have to do is believe, and act upon those beliefs.

Good things come to those who are patient, and put out the work to achieve their goals.