Hi Julie! I pulled out a small bin of fall decorations and sprinkled them about the house yesterday. 🍁 Changing it up is like giving our attention an espresso. Wake up!
Julie, in light of reading this post today I had a play this afternoon with some Oulipo techniques - I reckon that having fun with a writing 'constraint' absolutely counts as a new direction!
Yes! Absolutely counts and I'm curious to know what are "Oulipo" techniques? Hmmm...I always learn something new from you. On to research it... Thank you.
The idea is to give yourself a writing constraint - such as writing a paragraph without using the letter 'A', perhaps, or to take something you've already written in the third person and change it to the second person.
Today's fun for me was to write a comment on a post using only phrases I found within that actual post! I had such fun with that 'constraint'!
Ya know, now that you mention Terry I remember reading this or maybe it was you sharing his post? Anyways, thank you! That would be fun and to give it a go with a poem.
Thank you Kym! It's great to see you here. I'm cheering you on as you keep moving forward and exploring. I'm also curious what this new direction is. :)
I have many good memories on Brown Gulf Road!
I was wondering! Not far from you at all. I was so happy my feet took me in that direction. What a peaceful country road.
Enthusiasm brims from your words! The image a perfect reflection of your words.
Thank you Gary. I don't usually have my phone with me but was glad i did on this run.
“What if” haunts me still
Different choices beckon
Now, no time to lose!
Thanks Julia for your beautiful version of the “road not taken”. Yes it can make all the difference.
Hi Clark, so much truth to your words. Enjoy your day. Thank you.
Hi Julie! I pulled out a small bin of fall decorations and sprinkled them about the house yesterday. 🍁 Changing it up is like giving our attention an espresso. Wake up!
Good morning Gail! I love this idea. And thank you for the nudge to get my decorations out. :)
I have really pared down the kitsch over the years. Just a few items feels like enough for my taste.
Some neighbors do it up big and it looks amazing! I appreciate their creativity, effort, and willingness to share. 🎃
I'm the same. A few items fit our home well. It's fun to see what our folks have on display.
Julie, in light of reading this post today I had a play this afternoon with some Oulipo techniques - I reckon that having fun with a writing 'constraint' absolutely counts as a new direction!
Thank you so much!
Yes! Absolutely counts and I'm curious to know what are "Oulipo" techniques? Hmmm...I always learn something new from you. On to research it... Thank you.
I'd never heard of Oulipo until I first came across Terry Freedman and his 'Experiments in style' posts. https://terryfreedman.substack.com/s/experiments-in-style
The idea is to give yourself a writing constraint - such as writing a paragraph without using the letter 'A', perhaps, or to take something you've already written in the third person and change it to the second person.
Today's fun for me was to write a comment on a post using only phrases I found within that actual post! I had such fun with that 'constraint'!
Ya know, now that you mention Terry I remember reading this or maybe it was you sharing his post? Anyways, thank you! That would be fun and to give it a go with a poem.
LOL - he's got a lot to answer for, has Terry! 😉 Have a play - you'll really enjoy it!
HA! Thank you Rebecca. :)
I’m fleshing it out. I’ll “run it past you” soon!
How exciting! :)
Beautiful post today Julie! And yes, I'm exploring another new direction... so it's a perfect reminder to keep exploring keep moving forward!
Thank you Kym! It's great to see you here. I'm cheering you on as you keep moving forward and exploring. I'm also curious what this new direction is. :)
Love this!! A little difficult to change at my age, but I do try! Thanks for the encouragement! Love you!!
Hi Faith! Keep on trying. You're doing great! Love you.