First Day Back

As of today, both of my kids are in school again, which means that I am officially back at work.

This morning I'm answering email, and contemplating the ever-present question,
"how do real writers structure their work days?"

I'm also finishing the book I'm reading (A SHORT HISTORY OF WOMEN, by Kate Walbert), where I just read the following line:

"I think how long it takes to clear your throat, and by that I mean, to say anything true."