29 January 2010

Why do you write?

I asked myself this question this morning. I write because I want to share something important. Not because I have something unique and new to say, no, quite the opposite. Because I want to share this universal experience of life, because I want to point out these truths that we all experience and say, hey, you know what I'm talking about? And I know you do, you will. Because there are some basic universal truths in life that we all share. Birth, life, death, sickness, health, happiness, love, loss, desire, fury...I think we as humans have a need to share stories.

I'm getting ready to go for a run, listening to "Don't Fear the Reaper," my all-time favorite "get psyched to go out for a run in the cold woods" song. It reminds me of Stephen King's "The Stand," which I love. It also has a great beat to run to, so I like to get it into my head before I go out. But I also love the message: everybody dies, don't be afraid. It's a universal truth. Come on baby, take my hand. We'll be able to fly.

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  1. KikiJanuary 29, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    I write because I see movies in my head, but I don't know how to make movies, or even draw. So I translate the pictures into words.

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  2. andiJanuary 29, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    And we know what kind of movies you see in your head, Kiki. *snicker* Thank God I have Casey to provide me with vicarious thrills.

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