Writing

Once upon a time, I wished to be a writer. Once upon a time, I thought I actually might be able to be one, too. But, over the years, a variety of experiences and comments have worked to kill that particular dream. I now have a permanent "writer's block". It's okay: I was only ever able to occasionally turn out a nice turn of phrase, and nothing more. But sometimes, a good story, a good line, dredges up the old desire. I have a friend from college who makes even the most ordinary of daily events sing through her words. I wish I had her capablities; she laments ever being able to produce anything wonderful, and her blog makes me crave the ability to really write. This blog is probably the most I'll ever produce on the writing front, and it's not exactly a bastion of good writing. But at least, here, it provides an outlet for the desire to write, to communicate, and simply put thoughts into words. Perhaps that's enough.