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Writersjourney,

It's a good thing that I can squeeze words out of my fingers. Otherwise my head would explode from all that it "collects."  But I like it that way.

 

 

posted by Jazwolf on January 21, 2006 at 9:27 AM | link to this | reply

It's A Blessing

Azur,

Isn't it wonderful to have a feeling like that about something? Good luck with the oranges!

posted by Jazwolf on January 21, 2006 at 9:25 AM | link to this | reply

A Wonderful State of Being

Having a mind that is a "collection agency," that absorbs everything and collects fragments and bits and pieces of quantitative and qualitative data is the nature of the true writer. We write to share and contribute to the stream of consciousness of humanity; it is our highest calling.

posted by writersjourney on January 20, 2006 at 11:49 PM | link to this | reply

Mine depends on it too. There is nothing I want to do more nor ever will

posted by Azur on January 20, 2006 at 9:59 PM | link to this | reply

It's true, Jazzwolf,

(my fingers keep typing Jazzworld, I don't know why)....the fun is in the mystery.   As I get older, I no longer wake up in dread and fear and think "I wonder what's going to happen today" in cold dread but I think "I wonder what is going to happen today" and smile. 

posted by Blanche. on January 20, 2006 at 7:21 PM | link to this | reply

Life's Mystery

Blanche,

You're absolutely right. And the desire to solve that mystery is what keeps me going, although, in truth, I know I never will find the answer. But the pleasure's in the journey, not the final destination.

posted by Jazwolf on January 20, 2006 at 7:18 PM | link to this | reply

Jazwolf,

I agree, writing is my way of clarifying, asking questions, looking for insight. I've just stopped looking for "The Truth",  and accept that life is a mystery I may not have all the answers to.

posted by Blanche. on January 20, 2006 at 7:02 PM | link to this | reply

Fllightpath: Thank You, Neighbor

posted by Jazwolf on January 20, 2006 at 4:17 PM | link to this | reply

Excellent post, Jazwolf; and that is the way it is here, as well. I share your enthusiasm, dedication, obsession, or whatever it is. 

posted by reasons on January 20, 2006 at 3:57 PM | link to this | reply