Barbara J. Hamby

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Learning to Write Right

My London travel log seems to me to lack pizzazz and my critique friends agreed. So I will be adding more details and color. Travel pieces should take the reader along and I’m still trying to learn to do that.

A pilot in the group explained that the reason flying causes fatigue is because pressurization of the cabin reduces the oxygen content. Drinking extra water helps prevent dehydration, as does avoiding alcohol and caffeine. The extra trips to the lavatory are good for the blood circulation.

Because I got up late today, and had to take a fasting blood test at the clinic, my morning was very short. At Noon, I went to the writing group meeting. A couple of errands afterwards used up most of the afternoon.

A late afternoon nap made it possible for me to be up later tonight to work on editing my travel journal. I’ll get started on that now, so I won’t be up all night.