A timeless love of reading . . .

I was talking the other day with a fellow reader, whom I have only recently met, and, who happens to be about half my age. We both are avid readers, and in particular, fans of the J.D. Robb series.

Despite the age difference, my young reader friend and I first discovered our mutual enjoyment of the novels. We then discussed what we liked about the writing of the series, and our dislikes- again, remarkably the same for two very different people.  I think I was most surprised that we actually agreed that the romance scenes in the first two novels were much more graphic than they needed to be.  Such scenes are written in a more subtle manner in later novels of the series, which pleased both of us.

What is really ironic is my young friend also expressed that she is totally “old-school” when it comes to choosing between an actual book and a digital version. I had just written about that very thing a couple of blogs back!! I, too, am definitely old-school as you may remember!

The love of reading really is timeless, young and old alike can enjoy the activity. Of course, tastes may change over time; but the basic joy of choosing something to read remains the same.  Technology may have changed some of the forms of delivery but people are still reading!

I look at my mother, who despite some challenges to her vision, still must read her morning newspaper every day, and always welcomes a variety of other reading materials. Her newspaper to her is what my first cup of coffee is to me- a must-have to start the day!

My son, on the other hand, is a computer reader. His first love is music, and there are multitudes of resources online. He also enjoys history, and in particular, US presidents and other political leaders. The ability to do research on a variety of subjects seems to intrigue him.  I think that if he had been born before the technology age, we would have had one of the largest encyclopedia collections around! Laughs!

And, that is all good…

Secrets One – The Series

Finding your passion- and living it . . .

Passion is a word that describes a strong feeling or emotion. Obviously, it is many times used in connection with love and romance, which can be a driving force in itself! However, the kind of passion I am talking about is what makes a person enjoy life; what it is that makes that person want to get up each morning with enthusiasm to pursue that passion.

Obviously, I would say writing is my passion.  I really love the creative process. I love the way ideas seem to blossom, just like the subject of this blog. For more than a week now, the idea of pursuing one’s passion seemed to be in everything I read. Totally unrelated sources, and yet, the theme always the same!

My mind then begins its quest to put the idea into some form, such as this blog. I can get so involved in writing whatever story in my head that I am not aware of performing everyday activities.

I cannot even tell you how many times I have been washing my hair, and not remember if I used the conditioner! Laughs! Worse yet, I have driven from point A to point B and not remembered it!!  All because my mind is so intent in forming that story, re-tooling it until it actually is typed into the computer or written by hand. Once that release occurs, the mind calms down until the next idea hits! Does the word obsessive come to mind? Laughs!

As I look back, I see how writing has carried over in every aspect of life and occupation I have been blessed to enjoy over the years- whether it is as a police dispatcher, hotel manager, customer service, Sunday school teacher, or an actual newspaper writer!

A wise person told me once that I should do what I love, because no amount of money can replace that satisfaction.  No truer words were ever spoken! Find your passion, and live it!!

Secrets One – The Series