writing

Writing is like breathing.

I believe that.

I believe we all come into life as writers.

We are born with a gift for language

and it comes to us within months as we begin to name the world.

We all have a sense of ownership, a sense of satisfaction

as we name objects that we find.

Words give us power.

~ Julia Cameron

My fall writing classes start today. I will read this quote.

I will bring a vase of zinnias for the table and ideas on writing and

we will write in ten minute increments.

I have the great pleasure, honor really, of hearing reflections

and stories

from my students who have all lived full lives

and are willing to take the

plunge and write about them.

Joys, sorrows, disappointments, humor

they are all there

on the page.