I thought of putting up that title and then just leaving the page empty, but we’re writers, and even when we have writer’s block, there’s always something to say.
Well, that was looking in the mirror. I used to believe so deeply in the power of authors to shape the world--and there is ample evidence that it was once so--but lately I've wondered if good and true words could create a path through the tangle of lies confronting us each day. Doubt is the precursor to writer's block, I think, and I tend to see everything these days through the lens of politics. Thank you for forging on! As we must. All of us, writers/citizens alike. Keep going.
Thank you for that thoughtful comment, Jean. At the moment, I think language shapes the world, but not necessarily the language that I want, and not necessarily written language. I find it disheartening that what seems to be logical and thoughtful language and responses are dismissed and replaced with language that is profoundly irrational and untrue. I cannot be loud, but I can be supportive and persistent. I'm hanging onto that. So looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks.
I love the blank page idea. It would have been such a funny thing to see! And i love seeing Sherri here too. So many good New Hampshire memories laughing and enjoying each other. I'll always cherish them.
Well, that was looking in the mirror. I used to believe so deeply in the power of authors to shape the world--and there is ample evidence that it was once so--but lately I've wondered if good and true words could create a path through the tangle of lies confronting us each day. Doubt is the precursor to writer's block, I think, and I tend to see everything these days through the lens of politics. Thank you for forging on! As we must. All of us, writers/citizens alike. Keep going.
Thank you for that thoughtful comment, Jean. At the moment, I think language shapes the world, but not necessarily the language that I want, and not necessarily written language. I find it disheartening that what seems to be logical and thoughtful language and responses are dismissed and replaced with language that is profoundly irrational and untrue. I cannot be loud, but I can be supportive and persistent. I'm hanging onto that. So looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks.
Thank you so much, Laurel. Looking forward to seeing you, too.
And you did write something after all. Writing about not writing is a good way to get back into it…🙂
Always!! And I believe in the “just write anything” school too!
I love the blank page idea. It would have been such a funny thing to see! And i love seeing Sherri here too. So many good New Hampshire memories laughing and enjoying each other. I'll always cherish them.
Me too. ❤️❤️