As I may have mentioned once or twice, I love a good memoir. My favorites are not those that relate extraordinary experiences, but those that relate the ordinary with engaging style. Since I’m such a fan of this genre, I’ve given some thought now and again to how I might construct a memoir of my own.
I’ve [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Writing’
January 8, 2009
Chapters In the Book of My Life.
January 3, 2009
Writing Would Be Great If I Had Something To Say.
Wanting – no, needing – to write is one thing. Having something to say is another entirely.
This dilemma is perhaps not uncommon among writers, but I’d guess that it’s more common to those of us who aren’t driven to write fiction. My yen to write comes from a lifelong fascination with words and how they [...]
May 31, 2008
Because it’s Saturday and no one is paying attention anyway.
Yesterday I felt one of those urges to write about something that, in my prior experience, renders Blogland silent as the proverbial tomb, echoing with the sound of my “hello, hello, is ANYONE out there??”
No, not exercise. WRITING.
I started blogging because I love to write. Love it. Always have. Ever since I can remember (or at least [...]
March 12, 2008
WT??? Wednesday, Grammarian Edition
As a (a) former English teacher; (b) wannabe writer; and (c) total dork, I regularly scan blogs devoted to grammar, usage, and editing. Even though I have forgotten most of what I once knew about the parts of speech, I still get a real charge out of this stuff, as well as people who write about [...]
January 1, 2008
For your entertainment in the new year…
Given my relatively prolific posting habits, joining Blog 365 doesn’t strike me as unreasonable. The witty and colorful Norma has inspired me to join up. I’m glad she has done so – Norma posts while we mortals are still snoozing away, and I habitually log in see what she’s been up to as I have my first cup of [...]
