Writing life

I only have fake jobs.

Well, what would you call work you don’t get paid for? Volunteering? It’s technically accurate, but misleading. A hobby? Please – I’d pick something relaxing or amusing for a pastime.

I have two main occupations. Taking care of home and family has never commanded much respect as a career choice. Writing sounds like a lovely glamorous profession when it involved royalties, agents and book tours. Unpaid writing is what? A waste of time? Neurotic obsession? Advocation? All depends on the results.