tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post4773278835393828246..comments2024-03-25T20:57:39.730-05:00Comments on Smack Dab in the Middle: August Theme: HOUSEWORK AS CREATIVE PROCESS by Irene LathamHolly Schindlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-56496670757363620202012-08-03T23:53:44.385-05:002012-08-03T23:53:44.385-05:00It's hard finding a task that engages just eno...It's hard finding a task that engages just enough of your mind that you can think about something else--tidying up is one of my favorites too. Knitting is another one.Tracy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668453323039794253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-40645202967228791072012-08-03T20:46:50.010-05:002012-08-03T20:46:50.010-05:00I find that my neatness is tied in with where I...I find that my neatness is tied in with where I'm at with my WIP...If I'm in the midst of writing a first draft, I'm a complete slob. Once I start tidying up a manuscript, though, I want to tidy EVERYTHING. I ALPHABETIZE. Seriously.Holly Schindlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-73340908756464810302012-08-03T11:50:19.960-05:002012-08-03T11:50:19.960-05:00I also deal with housework by trying to appreciate...I also deal with housework by trying to appreciate the physical exercise aspects.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-35798495311389724782012-08-03T08:53:44.560-05:002012-08-03T08:53:44.560-05:00Yes! :) I love Agatha Christie's quote about h...Yes! :) I love Agatha Christie's quote about how the best time to think about writing is while doing dishes. A lot of people ask me how I manage to be a writer and a mother, but the truth is those "mindless" repetitive activities like sweeping and folding laundry provide excellent moments to think and plot and create.Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.com