Last night there was a thunderstorm. It was loud. It was bright. The rain was pouring from the sky. Everything stopped. I sat in bed with all of the blinds opened and watched the flashing lightning paint the sky over and over and over again. The thunder boomed and my poor Bella ran under the bed. The rain poured and poured and poured. I thought about how cleansing a storm can be. While it's happening, it can be scary...just ask my dog...but after it's over, I wake up and feel renewed. Maybe we need to storm sometimes too. Let it all out and see what's left and how it feels. I storm...on the pages my notebook. When I'm frustrated or worried or ecstatic, I open the pages and let it all out. The emotions paint the pages of my notebook...it's all left there. And after, I feel renewed. I breathe more deeply, think more clearly, and feel better. Without thunderstorms, what would spring be? Without writing, who would I be? I have always been deeply connected to th...
Love the pictures, glad you were there & had a marvelous time with everyone, including Jennifer & Leigh Anne. I know it's a super time, and missed it very much. Happy Sunday, Michelle!
ReplyDeleteYour experience was clearly full of learning, energy and joy. Time to reflect will allow emotions and ideas to stay longer with you.
ReplyDeleteIt is delightful to me that these specific words came to you on the coke can, in the airplane, on the way home. As you survey life through your writer's lense it did NOT escape you! In meeting you in person I feel like I caught just a snippet, like with a good book talk it leaves me wanting to explore more. I look forward to that because I know it is going to be fun...
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed meeting you, and I had such a wonderful time at All-Write, too. That Coke can is great! What a funny source for finding some perfect words to sum up your trip.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I got to meet you in person. Those glimpses into your notebook are especially delicious--just like that ice cream! I hope this means you are making this an annual tradition.
ReplyDeleteKarma put that Coke can in your hands, it speaks the truth. The speakers inspire, but it's the connections to friends that makes this conference a unique experience. I hope we get to meet again next year.
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to see you at All Write! Your pictures are great, and I'm waiting to read more. It's mind-boggling, isn't it? So much to say and reflect on! What a wonderful time. I'm sure I'll see you again next year! Jennifer Sniadecki
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the images and warm thoughts about All Write. It sounds like such a wonderful conference. Can't wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteI love your collection of images from All-Write. Keep writing and sketching and learning, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Ruth