Writing is something I love to do. Bet that’s a surprise . . that I love to write! 🙂 I write a whole lot more than what gets published here on the blog .. never anything really worthy of being published but I seriously love to write.
Several weeks ago I noticed there was going to be a writing seminar here in town so I told Vince I wanted to go and he said he would like to go too. I was kind of apprehensive because Vince can be real critical and, not knowing the quality of the presentation, I didn’t want him feeling like he had wasted a Saturday morning. After all, there is a water line to fix, a chicken coop to be cleaned, a garden to be tilled, an irrigation system to be finished and a kitty to be held!
We attended the writing seminar this morning.
Writing Seminar
The instructor is a local guy and he was very knowledgeable and he was a great speaker. He’s a Ph.D. in education I’m assuming because he was a school principal, has written dozens of books, and now has a publishing company for either homeschool or Christian schools . . maybe both . . maybe it’s all just one thing. As soon as he began speaking, he reminded me of my uncle, both in appearance, mannerisms and in the way he spoke. My uncle is also a Ph.D. in education. As soon as there was a break, I told Vince that the guy reminds me of my uncle and Vince said . . I was just going to tell you that he reminds me of your uncle.
So many things he pointed out really hit home with me. One of the things he said was something like . . if you’re a writer, there’s always a story. I’m not saying I’m a “writer” because I am not . . I believe there’s a difference in loving to write and being a writer but when I’m outside especially, everything seems like a story to me. A grasshopper eating a fig leaf, a roadrunner taking a dust bath in the front yard . . whatever I see is the beginning of a story that develops in my head. Some stories are long, some stories are short and a particular story usually ends when something catches my eye and another story begins. Maybe that’s just how I entertain myself being here alone all the time.
Certificate
Vince and I have been having a little “issue” lately because sometimes I’m writing . . mostly when he’s reading or watching something on Netflix, and then he’s done with whatever he’s doing and I’m still immersed in my writing and he’ll say something to me. I never even hear him, even though I’m sitting just across the room. Then he’ll gruffly say something like “Are you too busy to even answer me?” Then I say “Sorry, I didn’t hear you.” and that is never the right thing to say but heck, I don’t have a clue what he said so it’s kinda hard to hold up my end of the conversation when I don’t know what he said.
The instructor mentioned today that it’s sometimes difficult living with a writer because they get so involved in their writing, they tune out everything and every one. Vince was poking me in the ribs and saying . . that’s YOU!! Then the instructor said . . sometimes when you’re writing, you lose track of your senses and you buy too much yarn! No . . he didn’t really say that but he might have been thinking it! 🙂
It was an excellent class and Vince said he was glad he went . . which is saying a lot coming from him. Now, I’m even more enthusiastic about my writing but . . there’s laundry to be done and a garden to be watered . .
Rose says
… and a book to write for little Miss Addie! I love reading what you write, you surely have a talent for it.
Peggy says
It will be interesting to see if Vince takes up writing. At least he may understand your desire to write better then he did before the class.
CindyM says
Anyone who writes is a writer and only by writer more can you get better. Well, reading good writing helps a lot I think. I’m a writer. In my job, about half of my time is spent writing. It’s both technical writing and marketing writing, but it’s writing. My dream goal is to finish a novel that is published. But we are all harder on ourselves than most people are on us. I do need to write some more essays — lots of places to have them published and that’s definitely a confidence builder. But keep writing and believing that you are a writer, even though it’s not your profession. It’s a very different kind of creative release, but one that is very satisfying.
Sharon in Michigan says
I have two blogs I look forward to reading each and every day. You are one of those. If I haven’t received a post by 9am every morning, I’m wondering “Well, where’s Judy?” I will gladly read your writings any day of the week. I really enjoy your blog. Thanks
Joan in NE says
Oh writing–do I know what you mean. I can get so involved in what I am writing down I don’t hear anything else going on around me. Sometimes I think it is a curse, other times a blessing.
Now better get busy as have a proposal to get done in two weeks. UGH! One thing I do hate is having a deadline.
Sheryl Till says
I’m so glad you mentioned the kitty. I was getting worried that he had been thrown outside for being an ankle biter.
Marla says
I feel the same way as Sharon. I have been reading your blog daily for five years and would miss it very much if it stopped!
Penny in S CA says
I think that you are a very good writer, Judy! Even though you have extraordinary things that happen to you faithfully reading your blog ea am & checking for more throughout the day wouldn’t happen w/ me if you weren’t a good writer. You just seem to have a way of telling a good story and writing it down! Please keep on writing!Penny in S CA
Susan says
You are definitely a writer, Judy. Your stories are everywhere you are, and the ones that wind up recorded on your blog are always appealing – in the way that interesting writing about anything is appealing, even if it isn’t what one would normally read. I think a collection of your “ranch” stories would go over well, and what if there were quilt patterns like “Grasshoppers Revenge” or “Chicken Romance” or “Kitty Cornered” to go along with the stories? Yep, I know. You aren’t writing another book. =) But how can a writer resist thinking about it?
Judy says
I enjoy reading your blog each day, so keep up the writing, it’s one of my first blog readings for the morning. THankyou Judy
Audrey says
I think your blogs should be published in a book. You are a great writer.
Diana from SC says
Your blog is one of the first I read each day. You could take you blogs and put them into a book or journel along with pictures. They are so interesting to read. Thanks for the stories.
Linda Steller says
Well, I know that I definitely love to read your writing. I enjoy writing too!
Jackie says
I love reading your posts, not only do I usually learn something but I almost always laugh out loud at some point.