Time to Write Again
When I majored in English in college, I chose to focus on writing, not literature. After my first class, I faithfully wrote for at least 15 minutes a day and I continued that practice for many, many, years. Once life happened, and I got busy with teaching, I wrote much less consistently. I kept a journal off and on, I felt inspired to the occasional short story, essay or (bad) poetry. So I am going on year 3 of retirement and it's time for me to start living the life I want. It's way too easy to just let the days go by without really being productive. So there are some things I need to put more energy and commitment into. 1. Less mindless phone, more reading. And not just online - although I love the Atlantic. Reading at bedtime instead of Faceback is an easy practice to embrace. I'd love to be able to talk to Bob about the things I'm reading; new ideas to bring to the table instead of same ol'. 2. I need to start writing again. Maybe taking a plug at th