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 |    My random thoughts and reactions to my everyday life. The voices like a forum. |
| I do not know quite what happened or when , but my hubby and I now qualify for seniors' discounts at some venues. This creates a quandary; in order to save money, but not face, we have to admit to our age. HMMMM..... We definitely do not consider ourselves to be old. In this day and age ,when people as a whole are living longer and healthier lives why are 'young seniors', those in their fifties, like moi, considered 'old'?? It's so true that age is just a perception! "Maturity" is very objective/subjective, and I object! Whew, a few years have skittered by since I composed this biography block. Those "fifties" are in the rear view mirror and they are distant, fond memories. Oh, I do not plan to stop writing any time soon. |
| Motivational Monday! Author Philip Roth , born on this day in 1933, once said "I think I write and publish as often as I do because I can't bear being without a book to work on... I don't feel I have this to say or that to say or this story to tell, but I know I want to be occupied with the writing process while I'm living." What do you think? What gets you through the end of one thing and the start of another? I can certainly understand Roth's reasoning re the process of writing. I don't always have a burning reason, or motive, or message, but I like writing. Stories usually evolve from an idea, a spark, a memory, or a prompt. Sometimes, I have a sense of where the story is going, but more often than not the words carry it along. I like the challenge of writing. There are so many words and combinations thereof to mix/mingle/unite. Scenery, action, and characters may be described/portrayed in endless ways. Anything may be altered and re-configured. Seemingly random unconnected words may be woven into a tale that has flow. A few of my stories are motivated by actual events and people. I am drawn to preserving/sharing this. Oftentimes, I attempt to provoke laughter. We have our foibles, and our triumphs. I'm certain I will continue to discover more fodder for my writing. |
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