Posted by 64Bowtie on March 3, 2004, at 1:49:41
In reply to I didn't say they were *good* stories. LOL. (nm) » 64Bowtie, posted by Dinah on March 2, 2004, at 19:15:41
Your obliging humility won't shut me up....lol
(((Dinah))),
I mean what I said.
I expected you to complain that reminiscing would dredge up toooo much pain. I am encouraged that you are not afraid of the memories. This will allow you to modify the original memories, turning them into good stories with interesting characters.
I have noticed that at times, people have believed in me more than I believed in myself. Is this one of those times for you? If this is, don't overreact, please. Just find a quiet place and start journaling. If you trust us, journal for us at the writing board.
I gotta warn you. I've been saying these same things to my 21 year old son who has periods when he writes night and day, and other times when he hates pencils and paper so much he throws everything in the trash. Soooo, I'm conditioned to hang in there and keep encouraging him during his worst creativity meltdowns, so I can overcome any objections you might have, too.
He wrote a script for a 15 minute short movie he produced and directed called "The Reggae Cowboy". A silly surrealistic yarn about a cannibalistic mental patient with the supernatural abilities of immense strength and to be in two places at once. The character was addicted to riding mecahincal bulls and wore dreadlocks and a cowboy hat.
My Son was a senior in High School and got the highest grade in the class, even with it being really disturbing.
Back to your talent. Go getem' Girl.
Rod
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