Write what you know. This is an adage I like to follow. It wasn't always that way. Those of you who follow this site recall that my early writing years were filled with much second guessing and a few tears thrown in for good measure. My youth was filled with me, the introvert, attempting to negotiate those teen years. Where and how I became this extroverted being often has me perplexed. I've tried to trace it back to some event or meeting of minds, but I can't for the life of me figure out what happened. I do believe, if I ever discover the place, the moment, the event, I'll also unearth the metamorphosis from reluctant writer to someone who writes each day... because I want to. For me, that's a BIG change.
Friday, April 13, 2012
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Write what you know. This is an adage I like to follow. It wasn't always that way. Those of you who follow this site recall that my early writing years were filled with much second guessing and a few tears thrown in for good measure. My youth was filled with me, the introvert, attempting to negotiate those teen years. Where and how I became this extroverted being often has me perplexed. I've tried to trace it back to some event or meeting of minds, but I can't for the life of me figure out what happened. I do believe, if I ever discover the place, the moment, the event, I'll also unearth the metamorphosis from reluctant writer to someone who writes each day... because I want to. For me, that's a BIG change.
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I think that I would like this shop! Writing is an interesting activity; some people are more talented than others, but I believe that all us can learn how to write well. Some of us just like and are fascinated by the use of language, which I suspect is more common than we acknowledge. In any event, writing is a great form of personal expression, and you, dear Birdman, do it so well!
ReplyDeleteWell, you have found the perfect signage to proclaim your literary journey! Nice!
ReplyDeleteA corner for pen-pals.
ReplyDeleteCostas
You found your voice... yay... I'm still looking, but do like writing. I bet this shop has some cool pens. My honey would appreciate them. I've become a keyboard gal.
ReplyDeleteAnd, you do it very well!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this sign!Like the fact that it's in french, too! :o)and the shop seems very atractive.To write with such pens is more and more rare, and yet so pleasant..
ReplyDeleteand i, for one, am glad you did! always enjoy stopping here to see what you share!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am glad you do write -- and photograph! -- barbara
ReplyDeleteLove that sign - and would love to go in that shop.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your musings!
ReplyDeleteBravo for overcoming your shy ways. That's not easy (from what I hear). I too enjoy your sentimental writings.
ReplyDeleteYour ramblings are so thought provoking, I can not even image your early blog days.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very nice sign though I fail to completely understand the meaning (being French and all that).
ReplyDeleteI try to write in a little book every day but I'm still shy...
Nice writing.
ReplyDeleteAs I've gotten older I take myself less seriously...but I'm still an introvert. :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe it was just one of those gradual things Birdman, it crept up on you! Meanwhile how delicious is that sign, I just love beautiful writing paper, handwriting thank you letter etc seems to be a dying practice but I'm still a fan!
ReplyDeleteWhat we know and from the heart.. that seems to resonate best with others... love the pen shot, I'm a calligrapher.
ReplyDeleteLove this sign. So very retro. Like 18th century retro. Writing what you know has worked for you, much to the pleasure of your audience.
ReplyDeleteThis is quite an eye-catching sign! Like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar