On this gray, rainy April day I have decided to start a blog. I am actually quite surprised that I am doing this as in many ways it feels like I am sharing my personal thoughts with whoever might care to read them in a similar way I have in the many journals I have kept over the last several years! And I don't think it ever crossed my mind to share those!
I am inspired to do this in part because of my daughter, Susan and my daughter-in-law Kirsten who both have blogs. I so enjoy reading their entries and seeing the photos.In these very busy times of our lives it is easy to lose track of the meaningful details of our lives. Both Susan and Kirsten write beautifully with a flair for a personal, creative, and inspiring way of sharing events and moments of their lives.
There is something very special, actually lesirely about the written word. It allows time for both the reader and the writer to wander, to ponder the words, their meaning, and the subseuent impact it has that often gets lost in the verbal exchange. It is also very fulfilling for me to be able to say what I want, take as long as I need to "spit it out" and know that I have that time........
I also want to note that today is Thatcher Palmer's first birthday, (Jason and Kirsten's son). Happy, happy to you...............Thatcher and may this be the beginning for you of a wonderful, expanding second year of your life! I love your energy. You are so much like your father and it brings back so many fond memories!
And so here goes my blog on April 20, 2011 and next the photos!
Oh, Joan I'm blushing! I'm so happy you started this. I find blogging useful in explaining what's going on for me to other people and myself in a way I might not otherwise be able to articulate (or have the right kind of time to). So congrats! Can't wait for the pictures!
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