Today brimmed with little epiphanies that had plenty of foreshadowing. The positive about being a dullard is, that contrary to the term, things are rarely dull. I am one of the most easily entertained people on the planet. I wonder if any employers consider that a skill. I have a proclivity for stating the obvious with relish, which amuses my family-- and has been archived in our oral history. Somehow, I find the obvious quite invigorating. You just never know. Anything can be improved with a bit of wit, emphasis on bit.
For instance, I figured out why I enjoy Flannery O'Connor so much: she agrees with me. I share her world-view and core presumptions about life. As I read Mystery and Manners, I understood some deep-seated notions that I've thought and felt without ever bothering to verbalize. It's good to have somebody explain my ideas to me. You know, clarifying and refreshing like Noxema.
My goal for my writing group for the week is: be positive. I chose it for the sheer originality. And, yes, as a matter of fact we are a progressive writing group who deals with the whole writer. Nobody wants to read doomsday prophecies coupled with litanies of self-pity (imagine their spawn). Nobody. So, my goal is to imitate my friend Marcia's focus: God is good. No tears over spilled milk. focus on the things that I can do. Platitudes help attitudes!
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