Category Archives: WRITING

WRITING: Discovery

Posted on May 18, 2004 by Susan

My tongue cannot roll Spanish r’s nor curl, nor blow raspberries. Continue reading →

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LITERATURE & WRITING: Art Nouveau

Posted on May 16, 2004 by Susan

Hours pass, some signs of normalcy; laundry almost done, checkbooks balanced, entries posted into Quicken, bills paid, mounting stress focused into computer rage unleashed upon unnavigable websites, a few weeds pulled, neighbor’s house checked to make sure she didn’t leave … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Impetus

Posted on May 16, 2004 by Susan

Sometime around nine o’clock last night, I left this comment on Loretta’s weblog: Loretta, this story has a word count of 1,671. There is currently a Writer’s Digest short story contest going on, as well as others that you should … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Words and Voice

Posted on May 15, 2004 by Susan

Sometimes a word gets stuck in my mind; today it’s naked. A good part of this past week was taken by perception. Sometimes it’s a phrase that whispers, or a bit of poetry that sings. Sometimes it is written down … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Setting II

Posted on May 15, 2004 by Susan

David, of Ripples asks if I can find my place to write; my house of paper on a hill, a cabin in the woods where inspiration is the air I breathe, and words grow from the ground. Yes, oh yes, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Naturally

Posted on May 15, 2004 by Susan

In a comment, Denny of Book of Life suggests that I allow my natural urge to “express itself through some objective correlative in poetry…” Rather, I am sure, than pirouette across my morning backyard without a stitch on. My words … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING & BLOGGING: Ode to Cheever

Posted on May 15, 2004 by Susan

Swimmer You splash your way through life in alcoholic stupor you recall and yet forget, and so you live within the good times of the past. And in your wake, the people who have known you shake their heads knowing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Reflection

Posted on May 15, 2004 by Susan

Some things to say, but don’t know how to say them yet. My constant thanks to those who offer the encouragement to continue, the bright thoughts, the friendships that end up woven through the words we write. Poetics strike again, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Story

Posted on May 13, 2004 by Susan

Even in the face of more pressing matters, people dying close and far away, I would write a story if I could. I pretty up with phrases, turning four thousand words around, but still I’m lost in my direction. Last … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: & WRITING: Cycles

Posted on May 13, 2004 by Susan

Moods synchronomous with daylight, sun and moon, daily, monthly, stages in our lives. Perception and Interpretation of the world we live in; acceptance that the answers are different every time. How can someone not like the taste of glorious mushrooms? … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE & WRITING: And Art; P & I

Posted on May 13, 2004 by Susan

A very interesting article in the NY Times today that confirms my earlier musings on art belonging to the public. CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK Why Attack Art? Its Role Is to Be HelpfulBy ROBERTA SMITH Published: May 13, 2004 “Almost as long … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Setting

Posted on May 12, 2004 by Susan

Wrapped in black, or gunnysack grey and shaven head, because hair just needs attention. Simple and serene, a paper house upon a hill, big empty rooms, just three, and mats upon the floor. Tables short, like me, and windows, many … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING & LITERATURE: Interpretation & Perception

Posted on May 12, 2004 by Susan

Knew that if I just stewed about it a while I’d come up with something (see previous post). No, not an answer, exactly, but a temporary way around it so that I don’t have to dwell on it for another … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Getting It Down In Writing

Posted on May 12, 2004 by Susan

Good Grief, I’m at a loss for words! Actually, the words are there, the idea has been since last night, and the only problem seems to be that the longer it remains unwritten, the more it grows, splits, multiplies, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Words and Pictures

Posted on May 11, 2004 by Susan

The new camera sits with just a photo of my feet in front of a computer screen. I’ve yet to take the time to learn to use it. And yet I must; for how else can I show you the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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