“There are three basic rules to write a novel… it is just that no
one knows what they are” Somerset Maugham.
I
guess this could be applicable to any kind of writing. There are no rules as to
what it is that makes an interesting or well written piece; it is just what
comes out when one sits in front of the empty digital page and, hopefully,
there is someone out there who will enjoy the end result.
There
are no rules to be followed, as far as I know. Well, yeah... in truth there are
many and these are put there by pundits who try to keep the language pure and
well in order; then there are those of us who simply write for the joy of it
and don’t really pay too much mind to what these old stooges say.
Imagine,
how could I bring to life someone like my dear, dear friend Cheito, if “I cudnt ben’ the ruls’ to ryt laik he toks’”
He’s a good man, but certainly no Shakespeare. He embodies the truth of a great
number of people who came to this country and simply try to make a decent
living. Just that they have had no chance to really practice their English…
So,
what do we write? What makes a
writer? I wish I knew and maybe I might
become one. When I grow up… There have been many comments from you, who
actually take the time to read and share your thoughts with me.
Today
we had an opportunity to traipse through the heart of the actual city of Charlotte Southern Barbeque restaurant which covered
the three Spanish “B’s”: Bueno, Bonito y Barato... (good, pretty and cheap!) Then we went for a walk around (somehow we had to re-fit into our belts…)
and were able, even for those of us who live here, to discover and appreciate
the surroundings.
How
often do we live in or near a place of general interest and actually not even
visit that which attracts people from afar? The last three times we have gone
someplace of interest nearby, have been because we have had visitors. Sad, no?
When I tell people we used to live in Miami
Those
who come from out of town in order to play tourist, fail to take into account that
we, who live there, are not tourists. We actually get up every day, fight the
traffic and the stress, go to work, come back late and are tired… then on the
week ends, we had to do all that was not done during the week for the above
mentioned reasons. If we had a vacation, we usually chose to go away so we
could visit the beach elsewhere, away from Miami
So,
today, we embark on a short tour of a nearby town (about 2-3 hrs away) with our
visiting family, so they can enjoy the views of the mountains and the small
town nestled at their feet.
Being
Mother’s Day, it is a special moment to wish a beautiful, loving and peaceful
day to mothers everywhere; including those who have recently left us. Their
memory will always remain alive, for they gave life… and that is no small feat…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Be
Well … Be Back!!!
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