"My evil genius Procrastination has whispered me to tarry 'til a more convenient season."

~Mary Todd Lincoln

Day after day of pounding heat . . . the result is -- I'm not sure if I'm awake or asleep.  My goal is to try to be in-the-moment lucid -- whether I'm dreaming or awake, and just "make it work," as they say on Project Runway.

Fortunately, none of my jobs require that I operate heavy machinery. Rest assured -- that person with the jackhammer, cracking open the sidewalk at Broadway and 110th Street  . . .  is not me. It's still safe to visit New York City.

But there is a problem.  It's been a while since my last post.  And between business trips and work and other challenges, I'm struggling with the motivation to stitch.  I haven't lost my love for stitching . . . what's missing is the discipline to concentrate and finish a project.  Yes . . . it's serious.

Hi, my name is Liz.  I have finishing resistance.

It would be helpful to hear from other stitchers who've been in my shoes.  I need your advice.  Is this normal? Does it happen to others?  Has it happened to you?  Will I ever get my mojo back?  (I used to stitch speeches made by U.S. Presidents . . . those were the days.)  Is an intervention in order?  Herbs? Topical applications?

Any words of wisdom will be greatly appreciated.

Signed,

Sleepless in NYC