A Writer Is A Writer

One of the great things about getting older is that you’ve earned the right to choose which of societies rules and ‘norms’ you live by. I have and they’re very basic.

1) The Witch’s Creed --- And it HARM NONE, do as you will.

2) As you journey along this life’s path strive always to keep your footprint small and cast a big shadow – just make sure it offers refuge and shade not a foreboding and fearful feeling.

3) If people are going to remember you try always to make sure it’s in a good way.

4) Live free and enjoy every minute you have left – no regrets.

I am a spinner of tales, a dreamer of dreams, and a keeper of the 'Olde Ways'. I have told stories all my life and have actually written several things for the children and grandchildren Mostly I write something and either give it to whomever it was written for or post it for a short time on one of my sites - sometimes I just burn it and send it into the ether like a prayer.

Many people as they get older start a 'BUCKET LIST' (not that I'm old) and one of the things on mine was 'Write a book and get it published. Well I actually am a published author – I don’t have to admit I’m self published or that I’ve only sold about 50 copies; most of them to family. This fact doesn't bother me at all since Triand In The In-Between was actually an E book on Freeebook.net first and was received fairly well until I pulled it on the advice of the publisher.

I am a product of the 60's and have done it all: worked as a stripper, Call girl and Madam, served in the military, marched with M.L.K. lived in a commune, protested and been arrested for sitting down and have been active in the Peace and Anti-War movement as well as Women's and Pagan rights. I also nursed my husband through a long terminal illness; letting him die with dignity at home, despite strong opposition.

At 62 I decided to go to college and upon taking the entry exams I fell short in Algebra and Composition and was required to take pre-college classes in both subjects. My first essay in Composition was basic ‘Let’s get to know each other stuff’.

Here is what I had to say on the subject;

" My first thought when the professor gave the assignment was "Simple, my test scores were too low and I have to take it as a Prerequisite course but my Crone's mind immediately screamed 'LIAR' on this point, reminding me I was right on the line and could have retested. So why was I there?

A quick rereading of some of the things I had written since my time with the Free Press in the late 60's readily provided me with the answer. I used to be able to sit down and knock out a column or filler on almost any subject for The Weekly Edition without having to task my brain to the point of exhaustion and 90% of the time it was accepted. I wrote wedding vows for friends, spells and rituals for Gatherings, had poems and short stories published in several magazines and even did some speech writing for local politicians and business professionals.

As I've gotten older, though, my thoughts have gradually become more scattered; tending to jump all over and I often have trouble following things through to the end. I have two novels in the works and my journals are filled with 1/2 finished writings. Yes, I've still managed to get a few things published but my brain is badly in need of a good culling and it definitely needs the discipline of reeducation and the unlearning of the bad habits I've picked up over time. I have my Social Security. And for several years now I have set up Craft Booths and taught workshops on Herbs and Wild Crafting during Festival Seasons and I’ve made a decent living at it. I'm planning to R.V. around the country full time after my last granddaughter graduates from high school so my intent is to augment this income by doing some freelance photography and writing but in order to do this I need to clear 50 years of gunk from my brain and start fresh and that is what I want out of this class, besides--- It's time.

A Writer Is A Writer - REGARDLESS

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” ~ Robert Brault

One of the great things about getting older is that you’ve earned the right to choose which of societies rules and ‘norms’ you live by. I have and they’re very basic.

1) The Witch’s Creed --- And it HARM NONE, do as you will.

2) As you journey along this life’s path strive always to keep your footprint small and cast a big shadow – just make sure it offers refuge and shade not a foreboding and fearful feeling.

3) If people are going to remember you try always to make sure it’s in a good way.

4) Live free and enjoy every minute you have left – no regrets.

This is Luna, my baby. she has a sister and brother and of course mama puff but luna is actually mine and will be going with me when i leave.

I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night

borrowed from Lost Soul Angel Facebook11/11/13

Overcoming Your Fears.

Here is what I had to say on the subject;