I used to be flexible or adjustable, now not so much. I’m constantly losing things and letters, like the letter R. So, now I’m a wench. My best friend, aka-hubby, asked me to put together a double bicycle stand, mistake number one.
Yes, I read the directions !
They called for an adjustable wench. All right! “I’m here.” Says I. Remember, these directions were printed in China, as is everything.
It took far too long, but yes, it’s ready. Not one time did I use a wench, other than me. The kit included an Alan wench, poor Alan. All the nuts, including me, and bolts and screws (no comments here) are out of the box and attached somewhere on the bicycle stand. I think. Mistake Number Two.
This entire experience is reflective of writing the first draft of a novel. My characters want to be adjustable, my protagonist is a wench and all the pieces are out of the box and attached to something, but will it hold together under the dreaded edits?
Wait! I found the R!
Enough!
Eleanor Tatum 
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