It began snowing just after 8:00 am this morning. At one time the snowflakes were big and beautiful. It’s what you’d expect with a springtime snow and made me smile. It has stopped and this dusting is all we are getting but we so need any moisture we can get. We are not expecting to be above 45 degrees today and it will be below freezing tonight and tomorrow night.
“I don’t think everyone wants to create the great American novel, but we all have a dream of telling our stories-of realizing what we think, feel, and see before we die. Writing is a path to meet ourselves and become intimate.”
Natalie Goldberg
One of the gifts of blogging has been the opportunity to try my hand at writing. It truly has helped me discover who I really am rather than the man wearing an assortment of masks, depending on the stage I think I’m on. As Goldberg suggests I also am not interested in writing a novel. However the daily practice of journaling and regularly posting on this blog has been a good fit for me. So bare with me as I continue on this path.
2 Comments
Earl
I admire your discipline in journaling, Monte. I’ve tried it a couple of times but for me it’s like a New Year’s resolution, it does seem to stick or last long. I don’t wish for your snow but we could use some rain.
Monte Stevens
Wow, I’m sorry I missed responding to your comment until now. My first attempt at journaling began in the fall of 1991. I wrote a couple paragraphs then nothing for several weeks. The major event of my divorce was the push to open the journal and write about my feelings and confusion. It’s been a companion every since.