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First Anniversary: All About Connections

3/13/2017

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​This blog on the interplay of writing, reading, history, and imagination opened last year on March 12. Neither travel nor health nor move of house has stayed the posting of a new entry every Monday. Besides giving a rhythm to my weeks, it’s teaching me a lot.

Blog format highlights the two-way conversation between writer and reader, present in all writing beyond a private journal. See the June 27 entry on writing in relationship.

Comparing notes on creative process with visual artists, musicians, and quilters is fascinating. And I love learning readers’ associations with personal experience or current events.

Each kind of writing provides training for other kinds. Blog posts are an exercise in focus and brevity. History, fiction, journalism, and poetry hone skills in research, sensory detail, meeting deadlines, and word choice, all of which strengthen writing of every sort.

It’s all about connections, part of an interdependent web of people, ideas, and values.
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mary wagner
3/13/2017 08:42:46 am

Happy Anniversary!

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Sarah link
3/13/2017 10:18:34 am

Thank you, Mary!

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Mary Helen link
3/13/2017 09:41:54 am

Congrats on 1 year, Sarah! So quickly it sped by and the words reflect the movement. I think having touchstones like a 'blog' on Monday, a 'podcast' on Tuesday for me keeps the chaos of the world somewhat at bay. A little control, a little sanity, sent out to the world. Thanks for sharing yours. It is indeed all about relationships.

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Sarah link
3/13/2017 10:30:24 am

Mary Helen, your Retiree Rebel adventure has been one of my inspirations on this journey. Touchstones help me too, a bit of grounding routine that supports (rather than detracts from) the joy of flexibility and freedom.

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Lisa
3/13/2017 10:59:04 am

Happy anniversary, Sarah. Your June 27 post WAS a good one. :) I've enjoyed reading and musing on all of them, even when I don't comment.

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Sarah link
3/13/2017 04:50:45 pm

Lisa, I've enjoyed our exchanges about reading and writing, family history, creative process, and more. With thanks for all your input.

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Lisa
3/13/2017 09:08:40 pm

"LIKE" :)




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