I have two projects for this sabbatical. One is to write a book, the other is to visit schools. So far, my first two school visits have been cancelled due to bad weather, so that only leaves writing. I have been having a hard time getting started to write. Once I get in the groove, it goes a little better, but starting is one of the hardest parts – next to writing a good conclusion. My self-imposed deadlines are usually very motivating, but I also have the tendency to put off writing. Tara talks about how when she had to write, and her sons noticed her cleaning the house, they knew she was having trouble getting started. Like Tara, I can come up with dozens of excuses to put off writing, one of which is the urgent need to clean my desk. But there comes a point when you just have to put your poe-poe in the chair and get to it. Since the wind chill is supposed to be between -15 and -30 today, there is really not excuse not to stay in my fortress (as Eric describes my office) and putting fingers to keys . I am sure something will come to me amidst this mess of inspiration.