It's life issues. Yes, my ankle healed (although I'm still somewhat impaired by stiffness and knee pain). My son-in-law also had a cancer recurrence - quite treatable, although it required a skin graft, and will need rehab. My sister was ill; my husband had things for me to do. We needed to watch the teens in Cleveland for a week. It all adds up; over time, it gets harder and harder to keep a schedule for writing. It's easier for blogs, as they tend to be short and topical. But, the book writing is just slow - or, at times, nonexistent. I'm beginning to feel discouraged. I'm losing focus, and I begin to doubt that I will ever manage to complete my work. I've done ONE good thing - I've started getting back to the gym. Yes, I know that a gym is not a necessity; I could easily do most of what I do at home (except for the swimming). But, the momentum that builds up when I grab my bag and head out to the gym, carries over throughout the day. Small s...
