Why I Write
Well, I do so so that you have
something to read. Please be honest, seeing a blank page would not
be fun. Although you're probably thinking it would be better than
how I deface the page...But it's a good question. I mean the
pregunta (that's Spanish for question) about why I write, not the
question about me trying to do graffiti with the written word on a
blank page.
Now that I have you completely
lost...ahh heck, I am too. I wanted this be a look into why I write,
but I didn't think it out anymore than that. I even have my 'writing
pipe,' the one I want to have in my mouth as I complete the book I
promised myself. I even have a sweater (ok, sweat shirt with
hoodie), booze (well, it's wine) and I contemplated getting an eye
patch. You know, the things a great writer has, so that I could
explain to you why I write.
It feels good (I'm talking about
writing here people!!). It's like every time I have have something
to say, I feel like I should write it out. The only problem with
that is AS (After Stroke), I have trouble committing my words to
paper. Heck, I have trouble even getting the right words out. But
rather than let that deter me, I'm am just gonna write what comes to
mind. You may ask yourself why would a train leave the station
KNOWING that it was going to derail, but that's where the fun comes
in.
Writing is for some people a dreaded
thought, not something that they want to make into a habit. But even
if you have nothing to say, getting it on paper is the start of you
'writing exercises.' I honestly believe that if you train a brain to
sit down and write that you will and it'll become easier and more
readable. Besides, doing crunches it not as fun. Well, for me.
So (here's my lackadaisical)
punchline...Please join me as I figure out why I write. Besides,
it's free.
PS. Tomorrow's post will be much
better. I say that not knowing what it will be about. Maybe a post
on the most famous train derailments...
4 comments:
"You may ask yourself why would a train leave the station KNOWING that it was going to derail, but that's where the fun comes in." Best line EVER!!!! :D
You're not quite the train wreck you think you are MC... that would be my lot in life ;)
Nothing more scintillating than reading about train derailments. I for one can't wait.
;-)
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I'm sure that writing pipe makes you feel debonair. You need a sweater with patches on the elbows. I actually have one on at the moment. Seriously.
MC - you are STILL an extremely talented writer. And you always will be. It's who you are!
You really have a knack for writing - you think and indeed, you need to write it down. Many people really think that they are unable to write. That isn't necessarily true, but a good writer has to work their craft as much as possible. You write because that is your craft (besides being a dad).
You can write - set up an LLC and use writing as a means to some income. If you have disability, you can earn up to a certain amount - and do so from home. I believe that people are looking for the written word..
We have just received our LLC paperwork from the state of CT, and the barriers to entry here was only $120. Naturally, we need to market our services...
Also, I receive Social security disability and work part time. If you are curious on working while disabled, I could e-mail you with info regarding my experience. Let me know - I know the process and pitfalls COLD
Enjoy!
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