I read a feature article yesterday, about a column written by a writer who is in her senior years.
I liked the way she wrote about everyday occurrences in her column, taking particular notice of how she observes things she encounters in her daily life, with words meant to be read by her readers.
It occurred to me that it would be nice if we , or I in particular, wrote my journal entries with the intent of writing it for the general public.
I was wondering how it would compare with the normal way I write, which is of course more personal, and probably vague, since I do not expect anyone to read it, aside from my family, once I am gone, and they have managed to find it.
I thought I would give it a try, and perhaps even post these journal entries in this blog, with some editing of course.
I make a mental note, that I should bring my small notebook all around the house, or when I make the trip outside the house ...
(Note that this is written during the Covid19 Pandemic, where everyone is advised to stay at home, except for essential trips)
....to purchase groceries.
This way, I can jot down bits of stuff that I can then include in my journal.
I believe I have written too much (in my journal) about things that are going on inside my head…. my fears… hopes… prayers… and I should also focus on what is happening around me… how the weather is getting colder… how the days are getting shorter, and how darkness sets in a lot sooner as winter is approaching.
I hope that when I do get these pieces posted, that there would be at least one reader who would appreciate the new way I look at everyday life, and how I will try to put it in words.
