Comments on Three Weddings: My Love Affair with Writing

Hi Deb - Great story. It's weird how having to wr...

2008-03-02T07:11:00.000-06:00

Hi Deb - Great story. It's weird how having to write professional or academic stuff hampers our creativity isn't it? At least you're now back on the path you want to be on though.

I like the same paragraph Joanna liked. I've alway...

2008-02-29T13:06:00.000-06:00

I like the same paragraph Joanna liked. I've always been a writer. Sometimes not the best one, but I've always done it. I assume you also keep a journal? I do and in there I don't worry so much about being a good writer...I just babble along. Sort of like my blog.

Really nice view on your personal relationship with writing.

Lives, Thank you. I like that, "sings the truth" ...

2008-02-29T06:02:00.000-06:00

Lives,
Thank you. I like that, "sings the truth" statement! I am so glad I found blogging as well. I had been searching for a new "career" for several months before I discovered blogging.

AZ,
Yes, writing is a great thing. It makes me happy. I hope school is going well for you.

Barbara,
Thank you, and thank you for your continued encouragement. It means a lot to me.

Karla,
I agree. Like any raw talent, you have to practice, practice, practice. The pros don't get to the baseball field by sitting at home thinking about it. I'm working on updating my blogroll and I've got several great writing blog sites you might be interested in. I'll try to get that updated this weekend.

OMG Deb. In my former life I was an egghead (a com...

2008-02-28T21:52:00.000-06:00

OMG Deb. In my former life I was an egghead (a computer programmer) who was really still a writer of sorts at heart. So I am just now searching, too, to see what, if anything, I can do with it. For now, I am just trying to, well, write. Because to be a writer, you have to write, right?

Nice story, btw.
Karla

Hi Deb,I agree with Joanna and how eloquently you ...

2008-02-28T20:11:00.000-06:00

Hi Deb,

I agree with Joanna and how eloquently you worded those sentences.

You do have a writing ability, and one that should not be squashed. Your blog is a great stepping stone to the future you've always dreamed of.

Don't stop believing.

writing is a great thing isn't it

2008-02-28T18:14:00.000-06:00

writing is a great thing isn't it

Joanna,Thank you. I admit, that's my favorite par...

2008-02-28T14:41:00.000-06:00

Joanna,

Thank you. I admit, that's my favorite part as well. In fact, that is what first popped into my head when I realized I had something to write on this project after all.

What a beautiful contribution to Joanna's project,...

2008-02-28T14:40:00.000-06:00

What a beautiful contribution to Joanna's project, Deb! I love your comparison of writing to playing the piano; it positively sings with truth! Also, I'm so glad that you've decided to embrace writing again, and that you've begun blogging. It truly is the best way to share your writing immediately with as many as possible.
Thank you so much for sharing this post.

Deb, I'm so glad you entered the project. I enjoy...

2008-02-28T14:13:00.000-06:00

Deb, I'm so glad you entered the project. I enjoyed reading about your relationship with writing, through its many different ages and phases. I'm glad you've got to a point where you feel and confident and secure in the relationship:-)

This bit made me smile in particular:

"Words are constantly circulating in my mind, forming sentences and paragraphs and stories. I liken it to the musician who always hears the music in his head. When he sits down to the piano the music flows to his fingers and out for the world to hear."

I think it was partly a sense of recognition, but also because of the reference to piano music. I have heard others say similar things and I am only just realising myself how like music writing is. Thanks for reminding me again.

Joanna