Such an insightful, philosophical and yet, humorous, essay on something many of us "of a certain age" are encountering: our old selves and our current selves meeting. I also have several memoir pieces written, not so long ago, but at least a decade and, even so, I am surprised to meet that person again. I've been looking through old photos and trying to remember the girl that I was growing up to tell my story to my children and grandchildren. Or so I thought! I'm actually discovering myself. The author Lee Smith says she writes to learn what she feels and thinks. I subscribe to that theory, and you embody it so beautifully. Wish I could include a photo of my old self with this message.
PS 2 Just finished a piece for next week (Rick is now proofing - and giving final authorization) that will make all the "Randy Readers" open their eyes wide. Or unsubscribe. We'll see which. Stay tuned.
Happened to be doing a little of that "collaborating" just as your comment landed. Yes, I wish you could share that photo of your "earlier" self (I'm trying to steer away from old - which is to say, deny that I am the "o" word - though it's not working). Perhaps on Facebook? So pleased that you found something to connect with in this piece. As someone said once: "A spark connecting us - like scuffing across carpet - scuffing across life." (Oh, yes, that was me, in another piece. Is it just too pretentious to quote yourself? I fear it is. But that doesn't keep me from doing it.) (PS Be safe in the storm. The news says it's headed your direction.)
Such an insightful, philosophical and yet, humorous, essay on something many of us "of a certain age" are encountering: our old selves and our current selves meeting. I also have several memoir pieces written, not so long ago, but at least a decade and, even so, I am surprised to meet that person again. I've been looking through old photos and trying to remember the girl that I was growing up to tell my story to my children and grandchildren. Or so I thought! I'm actually discovering myself. The author Lee Smith says she writes to learn what she feels and thinks. I subscribe to that theory, and you embody it so beautifully. Wish I could include a photo of my old self with this message.
PS 2 Just finished a piece for next week (Rick is now proofing - and giving final authorization) that will make all the "Randy Readers" open their eyes wide. Or unsubscribe. We'll see which. Stay tuned.
Happened to be doing a little of that "collaborating" just as your comment landed. Yes, I wish you could share that photo of your "earlier" self (I'm trying to steer away from old - which is to say, deny that I am the "o" word - though it's not working). Perhaps on Facebook? So pleased that you found something to connect with in this piece. As someone said once: "A spark connecting us - like scuffing across carpet - scuffing across life." (Oh, yes, that was me, in another piece. Is it just too pretentious to quote yourself? I fear it is. But that doesn't keep me from doing it.) (PS Be safe in the storm. The news says it's headed your direction.)
Randy, even your replies inspire! Love your "scuffing" imagery! Check you Facebook page.
Nail on the head. I've been reading old journals. Who is this person? I think I remember her.
She's the one who helped make you the woman you are today. What GREAT work she did!
Thanks Randy. Nice look at bringing the past back home.
See you soon
Margaret
Yes, won't be long now! Looking forward to it.