Having lost my way writing, I need to be workmanlike. Not avoiding subjects, nor including them. A structure, but not a theme. I must reach back out to the world. Pour out art as my handful of sand in the eyes of fascism.
Dobby Lessons @DouxDux Jun 2
7)Authoritarianism cannot withstand creativity and the love of beauty and the enjoyment of people you know around you, your neighbors&friends.
8) On days I don't have much time and I feel useless, I send a card to a nearby mosque or synagogue. Thank them for being in my community.
8.1) I just write 3-4 sentences that express my gratitude for their mission of peace, and that I am glad they're my fellow Americans.
8.2) It's cheesy and I don't care. They must get so much hate mail. I want them to know they are loved.
And it came to me, 100 words. I've done this, and it's prose that reads vaguely like poetry.
My first entry - though not my first essay, was a
simple list. 100 things about me. Having now lost my
impetus, I am drawn to the idea of a dribble
of words. I stare at nanowrimo with my toddling novel
staring at me with big imploring eyes. I am at
a loss, of words and of focus, though not ideas.
First, to prime the dry pump, lubricate. Today and for
the rest of the month, I will write 100 words
exactly every day. I will write about whatsoever is at
hand. There may be more bad haiku, whinging, work stories.
So, starting later today, for the next 100 days, 100 words a day. Photos at least every other day. Get my mind disciplined again. Maybe distract and entertain you who still have me on your rss feeds... Getting out my hammer, gonna build something. Not sure what.
7 comments:
What a good idea, Zhoen. I think it will help me, too.
YAY! Always good to have company on a journey!
Playing with words is ALWAYS a good option. Enjoy the pattern making.
I've just heard about a neighborhood group of women singing as an act of resistance to the current administration. I'm joining up.
Writing and singing are both good paths of resistance.
since i've been writing my smut (ahem... erotica) i've sort of given up on my blog. there's only so much i have in me, and i've found the blogging exhausting lately whereas my creative writing brings me massive amounts of joy.
once gain - when it comes to the authoritarian asshats - fuck'em! any way at all!
Nimble,
I'd love to sing.
https://medium.com/@resistancerevivalchorus/resistance-revival-chorus-tool-kit-260ed7438977
PC,
Hey, you have a great thing to do. I just got stuck on tweeter.
Great idea. I write every day and have done so for as long as I can remember. I'm sure it helps, but I don't share it often enough.
I think you've just given me an idea.
Pete,
I only started writing more or less daily about 14 years ago. Makes me appreciate writers.
Can't wait to find out what idea I prodded!
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