Jsdeacon May 2026

But those days aren’t losses. They’re deposits.

Some days it will feel like nothing is happening. You’ll write three paragraphs and delete two. You’ll sketch something that looks like a potato with feelings. You’ll close the laptop and wonder why you bothered. jsdeacon

There’s a kind of magic in the mundane. But those days aren’t losses

So if you’re in the middle of a long, lonely stretch right now: good. That’s where the real work happens. Keep going. Don’t wait for the mood. Don’t bargain with the muse. You’ll write three paragraphs and delete two

Here’s a blog post written in the style of “jsdeacon” — thoughtful, reflective, and slightly poetic, often touching on creativity, life, and process. The Slow Work of Showing Up

I’ve been thinking about rhythm lately. Not the kind you hear in a song, but the kind you feel in a week. The small, stubborn commitment to sit down, even when the well feels dry. Even when the words come out crooked. Even when you’re not sure anyone’s listening.