patience https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png patience https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 May 2024 16:05:30 -0400 https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:19:00 -0500 Conversations with Calliope- Progress in the Vineyard https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-progress-vineyard/11381


 

 


(Cruise Ship off Oak Bluffs)

JOE: Good morning Calliope.
CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How goes it today?
JOE: Well. I'm hard at work.
CALLIOPE: Continuing to review your novel?
JOE: Correct. I have pored over eighty-eight pages of Marital Property.
CALLIOPE: What have you discovered?
JOE: I am happy with the plot, character development and the rotating point of view.
CALLIOPE: Did you encounter any difficulties?
JOE: Nothing of much importance. I did find minor typos and ways to improve wording and phrasing.
CALLIOPE: So you are happy with what you see?
JOE: In general, yes. I think my characters and I were getting a little too familiar with each other. The break has been good for all of us and we are ready to get back to work.
CALLIOPE: Do you have a deadline for finishing work on the manuscript?
JOE: No. I have learned from past projects that pushing myself leads to mistakes although I satisfy my impulsive nature. I'm working on patience.
CALLIOPE: Good for you.
JOE: Talk with you tomorrow.

 

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-progress-vineyard/11381#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-progress-vineyard/11381 Dec 9, 2009, 9:19am patience Conversations with Calliope- Progress in the Vineyard jlangen <p> </p><h2><br> &nbsp;</h2> <p>&nbsp;<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uV2zlehaKHU/Sx-wHt0nbRI/AAAAAAAAB8g/9YEq9F0Ez_o/s1600-h/Cruise+Ship+off+Oak+Bluffs.jpg"></a><br> <br> <br> (Cruise Ship off Oak Bluffs)<br> <br> JOE: Good morning Calliope.<br> CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How goes it today?<br> JOE: Well. I'm hard at work.<br> CALLIOPE: Continuing to review your</p> Conversations with Calliope- Back to Writing https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-back-writing/8056


 

 

(Western New York Sunrise)

JOE: Good afternoon Calliope.
CALLIOPE: Good afternoon Joe. Did you just get up?
JOE: Don't be cute. I was up at 6:30 and planned to make a few minor corrections to my websites before contacting you.
CALLIOPE: So what happened?
JOE: I screwed up more than I fixed and it took a while to get back to where I was.
CALLIOPE: Is everything okay now?
JOE: As far as I can tell. Take a look at my websites at www.commonsense wisdom.com and www.slidingotter.com and let me know what you think.
CALLIOPE: I'll do that. Maybe some of our readers will too.
JOE: I'd welcome that.
CALLIOPE: So now what?
JOE: I have some more to do with my websites but I am weary of the process now.
CALLIOPE: Do you have some other pursuits in mind.
JOE: Yes. I will take some time to work on my writing. I plan to ready for publication our book based on this blog.
CALLIOPE: I can't wait to see it.
JOE: Neither can I. Talk with you on Monday.

 

 

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-back-writing/8056#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-back-writing/8056 Jul 25, 2009, 1:35pm patience Conversations with Calliope- Back to Writing jlangen <p> </p><h2><br> &nbsp;</h2> <p>&nbsp;<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uV2zlehaKHU/SmtBHZ0g3AI/AAAAAAAABu0/pwK_cZcIIkE/s1600-h/Western+New+York+Sunrise.jpg"></a><br> <br> (Western New York Sunrise)<br> <br> JOE: Good afternoon Calliope.<br> CALLIOPE: Good afternoon Joe. Did you just get up?<br> JOE: Don't be cute. I was up at 6:30 and planned</p> Conversations with Calliope- Reorienting https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-reorienting/5491  
(Paphiopedalum Orchid)
JOE: Good morning Calliope.
CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today?
JOE: Working on getting my life back in perspective.
CALLIOPE: How so?
JOE: I was excited about the prospect of starting soon with AmeriCorps and getting involved with people on a volunteer basis.
CALLIOPE: And?
JOE: I explored the options and have come to the conclusion that the position I most want will not be available until October.
CALLIOPE: Are you disappointed?
JOE: A little. I was hoping to get on with it. But I don't want to jump into something that would be less satisfying just for the sake of doing it.
CALLIOPE: Sounds like you are finally developing some patience.
JOE: It's about time. I am learning that I don't have to make things happen. Life has its own pace and every situation has its opportunities.
CALLIOPE: Which are?
JOE: That's a good question. I am in the middle of several writing projects. Perhaps the message is for me to finish them before starting a new adventure.
CALLIOPE: Perhaps.
JOE: I'll get back to work on them while I'm waiting. Talk with you tomorrow.
]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-reorienting/5491#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-reorienting/5491 Apr 14, 2009, 8:56am patience Conversations with Calliope- Reorienting jlangen <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uV2zlehaKHU/SeSFN8OEWTI/AAAAAAAABj8/2CbbVNjhIYo/s1600-h/Paphiopedalum+Orchid.jpg"></a>(Paphiopedalum Orchid)<br> JOE: Good morning Calliope.<br> CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today?<br> JOE: Working on getting my life back in perspective.<br> CALLIOPE: How so?<br> JOE: I was excited about the prospect of starting soon with AmeriCorps and getting involved with people on a volunteer basis.<br> CALLIOPE: And</div> Conversations with Calliope- Making it Through the Week https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-making-it-through-week/4783  
(Rain Clouds- San Juan)

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JOE: Good morning Calliope.
CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today?
JOE: Hanging on by a thread. I keep hoping to be recovered from my cold but it won't seem to let go.
CALLIOPE: Sorry to hear it. That must be a drag.
JOE: It is. Looking back over the week, I'm glad to have accomplished anything.
CALLIOPE: Not a stellar week?
JOE: Sometimes survival is a feat.
CALLIOPE: Any plans for today.
JOE: Tentative ones at best. I have managed some chapters of our new book, based on our blogs together. Maybe I can continue working on it.
CALLIOPE: Don't push yourself. Sometimes it's best to relax and let nature take its course.
JOE: Sound advice. I don't have too many expectations. However I will be ready for any energy which passes my way.
CALLIOPE: Take care of yourself.
JOE: I will. Talk with you on Monday.
]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-making-it-through-week/4783#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/blogs/jlangen/conversations-calliope-making-it-through-week/4783 Feb 28, 2009, 8:42am patience Conversations with Calliope- Making it Through the Week jlangen <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uV2zlehaKHU/Sak9322Wi2I/AAAAAAAABfc/DNCqHdT_xHU/s1600-h/Rain+Clouds-+San+Juan.jpg"></a>(Rain Clouds- San Juan)<br> <br>var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www.");<br>document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));<br> <br> JOE: Good morning Calliope.<br> CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. How are you today?<br> JOE: Hanging on by a thread. I keep hoping to be recovered from my</div>