Through the eyes of writing

My blog is a reflection of who I am and how I see myself, my family, my friends, my life. Some of the stories that I will post are personal experiences I believe readers will be able to relate to in some way, shape, or form, and some of the stories (I hope) will just be enjoyable to read.

When I write, I strive to bring my writings to life allowing my readers to visualize and feel what I write. Ever since I was young, I can remember enjoying school assignments that entailed writing a story. The very first story I wrote was in sixth grade with my fellow classmate Jim Kulba. Together we wrote a tall tale about how the game of basketball was invented. Throughout junior high school, I would write what I thought was the best original poetry ever. Looking back at some of them now, I find only a few were somewhat good. I have learned some of my best writing occurs when emotions are running high. These emotions can be sadness, happiness, or even anger.

I have a goal to expand my reading library and familiarize myself and memorize more works of various authors. I can remember books I've read but not always the author of the book. One novel that I love and do remember the author is F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. With each turn of a page the words and the mental images jumped out. My grandfather and great uncle were businessmen in the Roaring '20's, and it was wonderful being able to appreciate the stories my grandfather shared with me about that historical time through the pages of this great novel. When time allows, I want to read his 1920's novel The Curious Cage of Benjamin Button. Although the movie is presently in theatres, a book on screen doesn't do the original work the justice it deserves.

As the semester moves forward, I do hope you will enjoy what I write and know that I am trying to bring a smile to the face or a tear to the eye of those who choose to follow my blog.