“I was on television a couple of years ago and the reporter asked me, “How does it feel being on mainstream media? It’s not often poets get on mainstream media.” I said, “Well I think you’re the dominant media, the dominant culture, but you’re not the mainstream media. The mainstream media is still the high …
Tag Archives: Writing
Tell The Truth
“The writer’s first job is not to have opinions but to tell the truth… and refuse to be an accomplice of lies and misinformation. Literature is the house of nuance and contrariness against the voices of simplification.” ~ Susan Sontag
To Live An Interesting Life.
“To observe the world carefully, to write a lot and often, on a schedule, if necessary, to use the dictionary a lot, to look up word origins, to analyze closely the work of writers you admire, to read not only contemporaries but writers of the past, to learn at least one foreign language, to live …
Writing
In effect I am not a novelist, but rather a failed essayist who started to write novels because he didn’t know how to write essays. ~ Jose Saramago
Two Sentence Story
Sitting in the rocking chair, knitting a sweater for her only grandchild. It helps keep her mind focused, on the good things in life.
Practice Kindness
“The world you see is just a movie in your mind. Rocks dont see it. Bless and sit down. Forgive and forget. Practice kindness all day to everybody and you will realize you’re already in heaven now. That’s the story. That’s the message. Nobody understands it, nobody listens, they’re all running around like chickens with …
Writing
“It’s not possible to advise a young writer because every young writer is so different. You might say, “Read,” but a writer can read too much and be paralyzed. Or “Don’t read, don’t think, just write,” and the result could be a mountain of drivel. If you’re going to be a writer, you’ll probably take …
Novels
“Novels are like paintings, specifically watercolors. Every stroke you put down you have to go with. Of course, you can rewrite, but the original strokes are still there in the texture of the thing.” ~ Joan Didion
The More You Read
“The more you read, the less apt you are to make a fool of yourself with your pen or word processor.” ~ Stephen King
Two Sentence Story
Book, coffee, sitting in her favorite chair. All the comforts in the world she could want.
Reading
“I don’t always, or even usually, read stories from beginning to end. I start anywhere and proceed in either direction. A story is not like a road to follow, it’s more like a house. You go inside and stay there for a while.” ~ Alice Munro
Devoted Reader(s)
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Writing
“Writing is hard, but the more you write, and enjoy what you write, the better it gets.” ~Alice Munro
Responsible Decisions
“The place of stillness that you have to go to write, but also to read seriously, is the point where you can actually make responsible decisions, where you can actually engage productively with an otherwise scary and unmanageable world.” ~ Jonathan Franzen
Writing/Meaning/Thinking
“I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means. What I want and what I fear.” ~ Joan Didion
Feelings
“Art is not the possession of the few who are recognized writers, painters, musicians; it is the authentic expression of any and all individuality.” ~John Dewey
John Dewey – Philosopher, 1859 – 1952
Okay
nothing said nothing written nothing to read
A Syndrome
so I have been self-diagnosed with brain fog syndrome no long term effects the only cure is to wait it out ________________________ just something to write – that’s what I did in my other life
Our Stories
“Our stories come from our lives and from the playwright’s pen, the mind of the actor, the roles we create, the artistry of life itself and the quest for peace.” ~ Maya Angelou
Gloomy
day good for puttering around apartment good for kicking back relax good for taking a siesta good for doing anything a person chooses to do
Jack Kerouac
Finishing up Jack Kerouac’s novel: The Town and The City. Its the second time I have read it, and its an interesting read. The beginning of the book, he mentions the city I was born and raised in, the city I reside in now, and the river which is only two blocks away. When I …
“Put down the pen someone else gave you. No one ever drafted a life worth living on borrowed ink.” ~ Jack Kerouac
Calm State Of Mind
alone at his favorite outdoor table while quietly thinking … blocking out the sounds of the traffic and people passing by … completely focused on the other world that he knows will never happen
One Sentence Story
the thought police are doing a number on the old professor’s head
Sundays
are for kicking back relaxing reading writing crosswords sports on the boob tube or… just being a lazy ass…
Interesting People
When I venture out for a walk, I sometimes meet some interesting people…from all walks of life. They could be dog walkers…people going or returning from an errand…the homeless… some of them I’ve gotten to know over the past few years…sometimes I’ll give them a dollar or two, as I know how it is to …
What is
what is reality what is real what is fake what is true not even going to try and figure it out just crawl back into my niche and live
The Creative Center Of A Writer’s Life
“Reading is the creative center of a writer’s life. I take a book with me everywhere I go, and find there are all sorts of opportunities to dip in. The trick is to teach yourself to read in small sips as well as in long swallows. Waiting rooms were made for books— of course! But …
lost and found
its a perfect day to take a stroll, when a young female stops a few feet away. she has a dumbfounded look on her face… he stops dead in his tracks … excuse me… you look like you are lost… she replied… i am lost … do you need help… since you say that you …
A Writer’s Life
“Reading is the creative center of a writer’s life. I take a book with me everywhere I go, and find there are all sorts of opportunities to dip in. The trick is to teach yourself to read in small sips as well as in long swallows. Waiting rooms were made for books— of course! But …
its been
so long since i used an alarm clock … probably wouldn’t know how to set one and even if i did … well
Strangers In The Park
Sitting on a park bench, reading one of his favorite authors, he noticed out of the corner of his eye, an acquaintance that he hasn’t seen in ages. He remembered her name, but as far some of the particulars go, they just passed right by him. He finally looked up, and said hello, and she …
Why Me
It is one of those days, when nothing seems to go right for a number of reasons. So what were the things that ended up ruining the neighbor’s day. He looks out the window and sees that his car stolen…no milk in the fridge for his cereal…coffee maker shit the bed…later in the day…he burnt …
Not What She expected
A rural upbringing, she decided to move to a big city. The realtor won her over with all the good things and the closeness to some of the best restaurants, cinemas, etc., etc…so she agreed to take the one bedroom apartment, which was on 12th floor. What she didn’t expect, was the littered sidewalks, traffic …
thursday 3:41 p.m.
what to think…say…write…will it make sense…what to make of it…it looks and sounds daft to me
Dedication To A Friend
A few months back, I contemplated whether to continue blogging, or throw in the towel and call it a day. One of the first to email me, to say she would miss the things I post, and what not. Another follower from my local area, more or less said the same thing. Anyways, after a …
Six Words
more rain later. bring it on.
and
did i say i sometimes write utter nonsense… at least i admit it and it gives me pleasure writing it
7:57 p.m.
approaching the hour of 8:00 p.m. soon it will be getting a public service announcement from your friendly blogger
you know
wake up in the morning enjoying the first cup of coffee open the laptop to read and view the latest news lo and behold come to realize nothing has changed everything is the same not really surprised but…you never know a morning in the future may stun the mind saying that it is to good …
7:16 a.m.
pouring rain a mug of coffee a book to read makes for a perfect start of the day
a thought redux
what I don’t see, hear and/or know about doesn’t bother me, and I am fine with that. so with that said, all is well and good and I will leave it like that.
yup
72 years.. 5 months 5 days i’ve been circling the sun and it never gets old…and i don’t feel old…as age is only a number… so with that said…i plan on sticking around for quite some time
bummer
the table is all laid out with chef salad, a wedge of cheddar cheese, a plate of expensive cold cuts, and a bottle of red wine. with all the time she spent getting the food ready, the candles ready to be lit, her date nevertheless was a total slob… knocking stuff over, and … the …
11:35 a.m.
today is a day to do as i please no harm … no foul
one sentence fiction
grouchy bastard drives the good humor ice cream truck and bitches about everything under the sun
Six Word Saturday
dark. gloomy. overcast. blah, Saturday morning.
Six Words
can’t believe its july already. unbelievable!
yeah
it sucks waking up at 3:30 in the morning because the bladder was getting antsy and then can’t get back to sleep I repeat: it sucks
Six Words
question everything… rebut if you want
9:32 a.m.
so I managed to take a walk, and I didn’t let the sun or the heat get to me. I managed to block it out, and it does help. now come Friday & Saturday, both days will only be in the 60s, with on and off rain. I can deal with that.
8:49 p.m.
its been a long day especially since i’ve been awake shortly after 5:00 a.m. not complaining just saying
9:14 p.m.
it is evening which means it is dark the streetlamps are on me…sitting on the couch trying to think of what to write along with the useless drivel that i’ve been coming up with maybe come tomorrow the brain may produce something useful to put into words we’ll see what happens
4:27 p.m.
no rhyme no reason just writing whatever comes to mind
11:07 a.m.
busy as a bee no rest for the weary the end will be at no appointed hour
4:26 p.m.
leftover meatloaf for my evening meal sounds divine
Six Words
have no inkling what to write
4:17 p.m.
the afternoon has so far been a blah … blah … blah … lazy … type of day
1:17 p.m.
early afternoon took an afternoon walk weather isn’t all that great light mist which wasn’t that bad
8:44 a.m.
couch potato using the laptop instead of watching tv or does it watch me when its on anyway… living the comfy life the only way to be
9:17 a.m.
finished two crossword puzzles the first one was online the other in the newspaper mission accomplished
7:24 a.m.
beautiful morning rain later in the day oh well….just make the best of it
3:38 p.m.
lazy day idle time no rush to do anything that’s what sundays are all about
12:00 noon
and all is well
8:39 a.m.
sun is shining 64 degrees time to go for a walk about town
6:02 a.m.
up earlier than usual and that’s okay it gives me more time to do whatever I feel like doing life is good
1:58 p.m.
the sun did not disappoint shining brightly with lots of puffy white clouds with that said took a walk on the boardwalk which runs parallel with the river and its never crowded which is a good thing
11:29 a.m.
got to see blood work results online and my A1c is 5.8 a a glucose level of 117 which is down from the last test earlier this year the A1c then was 6.0 a level of 125 so I feel good knowing that I’m doing the right things and eating right and drinking plenty of …
9:42 a.m.
laundry folded and put away now its time for a much needed coffee break
9:08 a.m.
went for a walk now i am back waiting for the laundry to finish drying
7:45 a.m.
saturday morning rain is done clouds are slowly departing looks like a beautiful day in the neighborhood is in the cards
and so
think i’ll sit and wait out the heat and sticky feeling outside and enjoy the comforts of the a/c and slake my thirst with water with a cup or two of caffeine so…. that’s what i’ll do
Six Words
damn! it is way to humid
and so
took a walk in the heat very few people out and about came home dragging my ass the a/c felt great now i’m relaxing knowing my glucose reading is excellent tomorrow will be hotter do i dare to venture out… i’ll play it by ear
Six Word Saturday
sitting and thinking. still drawing blanks
so
it is a saturday it is june it is hot to hot for this time of the month some say climate change is a hoax i beg to differ but no use arguing with people in denial then i ask myself do people in denial like being that way or do they live miserable lives
and
its sunday afternoon… sitting on the couch, tv is on… laptop across my thighs… going through emails… blog posts… doing digital crosswords… its a good day for it… as the rain is streaking at slanting angle… brewed some french roast coffee… so it will help me to function properly without getting sleepy eyed…
me
this is me writing to me and to me alone me needs only to know about me and me is the one to know anything me is currently doing besides writing about me which is amounting to nothing but empty words concerning me so with that said its me who wishes all of you a …
Six Word Saturday
its raining. its chilly. its blah.
Philosophically Thinking
oh to be young again … nah. it would be nuts wanting to be of a younger age … i’m better off now, knowing what i know now from past and present experience, even though it is a known fact, that while i’m still at my age of 72 years, equals to the amount of …
Story Writers
A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it. Edgar Allan Poe
and so
i never did have my mug shot on a box of wheaties never even dreamed of it happening
okay so
today i am tired why am i tired when i slept pretty good even though when i woke up in the morning, i was still groggy then it could be that i am tired of being tired if there’s such a thing as being tired of being tired oh well at least i am while …
Six Word Saturday
word x six equals 6 words
Writing Is …
An Opinion
writing whatever you write, is therapeutic
Six Word Sunday
lazy ass day, it feels great.
Six Word Saturday
saturday morning. black coffee. digital crosswords.
Six Words
four months done. eight to go.
Six Word Sunday
its Sunday, but there’s no sun
Six Word Saturday
a beautiful day to be outside
two sentences
life in a nutshell? that’s really packing it in.
Six Words
relax … just go with the flow.
Six Word Sunday
sunny. warmer. trees are getting greener.
Six Word Saturday
spring is taking a momentary vacation
Six Word Story
seagulls circling above. looking for food.
Pondering Thought #10
I write stuff…so…this is what I do. ..and…it happy to do it.
Six Words
a new day. a normal life.
A Pondering Mind 
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