April 25, 2009
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I can’t write anymore! Since morning I read, I surfed, I thought but I could not form thought into words. I realize in order for me to write a simple coherent post I have to ponder for a couple days why I want write, what I want to write, how I want to write. Stupid. Just write freely, incoherent rambling. So what. I do not have to make a living with my writing so why should I worry if I just cannot write anything better than my simple stupid posts.
Spring. Wonderful weather. I woke up at 6 the window was so bright. Birds sung outside of my window, not fully awake yet the sound seemed far away and pleasant. Some people I know have complained that the birds are annoying because the sound woke them up. I think bird songs are the most pleasant noise.
I took a family member to community service at 8. I parked at Watchung circle and walked around to take pictures. It is a gorgeous day with sun light, clear sky, and wonderfully warm. It is in the 70 and will be up to 80 degrees today. How I feel so alive.
Although I have a few hundred photos of the trip to Washington DC that can help me write about the trip but after a few weeks I lose the excitement and inspiration. Last week I went to Branch Brook park and I took almost a hundred pictures of the park and cherry flowers. After many pictures of flowers, they become the same. Just the same look. Beauty can become boring too.
A few blocks near Branch Brook park there is a Gothic church. Every Wednesday at noon the Church gives a public organ concert. I have the church picture but I want to listen to the concert first. Last week Wednesday it was raining so I could not visit the church at lunch time. From work if I take the subway I can get there in fifteen minutes. Maybe I will be able to make it there the coming Wednesday.
So here are a few pictures I took when I walked around the park.
Comments (7)
Shame on you : “…my simple stupid posts.” I look forward to them.
I remember when I quit posting and how difficult it was to warm up to the blank page enough to share. I feel like your pictures, as beautiful as they are, have gotten in our way.
There may be a relationship between the fact that you take a couple of days to think before posting and average (relatively high) quality of your post. . .
Not entirely coincidental. . .
@Ewithani - Thank you for reading. I promise to write better if you continue to read my posts
Hope you do not stop blogging even if you write. I wish you a trip home. Judi
nice shots, i like those with watersssss!
I love your posts and your pictures. Your words give me such enjoyment so never doubt your ability as a writer. Pondering to write something, is great. Sometimes, just because someone rattles on and is able to write on cue does not mean the writing is better. Sometimes, I ponder and edit and re-edit..and sometimes still turn out crap. hah.
and congrats on being published in the paper (I saw your other post). How gratifying. I doubt I’ll ever get there in either
language, and the most I’ve ever published (written by my own hands) was letter to the editor (hah!). I would love to read what you wrote in the paper. If only I know your language!
Have a good Sunday.
Thanks for coming by and your wonderful message. Judi