The ritual of early morning writing you describe resontes deeply. That moment when darkness transitions to light seems particurly conducive to creativity. I appreciate how you've woven togethe the physical details of your space with the mental proces of writing. The legacy of your fathers oak desk being passed to your grandson is a beautiful touch.
Aw that’s so cool! Reminds me of a story I heard about when then man of few words Vice President Calvin Coolidge when he first went to Washington.
His New Hampshire Republican supporters presented him with an oak gavel to use in Congress which was used to traditionally open up Congress by the VP at that time.
Coolidge fingered the gavel and rolled it around in his hands and tapped it a few times.
I think Coolidge was actually referring to just the gavel’s handle! He loved it when he could deflate some other speakers soaring hyperbole with some simple word or phrase.
Enjoyed reading this. I always enjoy your writing-the feeling of the familiar. Always so pleasant and real. Please keep it going-you have a lot of subscribers! Thank you.
You have created a Zen space for your morning writing ritual. The consistency of the time and comfort of the room each day, the natural light, smell of coffee, ambiance and fragrance from the candle, and the soft and beautiful music engage the senses and help you focus. Bringing rituals into everyday tasks allows the mind and body to have a clear definition on intensions. Your self-reflective writing provides therapeutic benefits of journaling as you express and process thoughts and emotions on specific events. Your post was an inspiration for me to get back to writing…I’ll arrange the space, set aside time, and get pen to paper.
Well done my friend! Your energy and eagerness always amaze me. To see darkness turn to light and have the comfort of the sun sitting on your shoulder speaks of the comfort for a good morning of writing along with soft Italian music and nature in your yard.
Really nice piece, Dad, I was there at the desk with you.
Thanks, Chris. It's a great compliment when this writer puts you in his world.
The ritual of early morning writing you describe resontes deeply. That moment when darkness transitions to light seems particurly conducive to creativity. I appreciate how you've woven togethe the physical details of your space with the mental proces of writing. The legacy of your fathers oak desk being passed to your grandson is a beautiful touch.
Thank you
Aw that’s so cool! Reminds me of a story I heard about when then man of few words Vice President Calvin Coolidge when he first went to Washington.
His New Hampshire Republican supporters presented him with an oak gavel to use in Congress which was used to traditionally open up Congress by the VP at that time.
Coolidge fingered the gavel and rolled it around in his hands and tapped it a few times.
His only response to the crowd was “Ash!”
Funny. Love it. Mine is oak for sure, Jim. My grandson did his homework about the desk.
I think Coolidge was actually referring to just the gavel’s handle! He loved it when he could deflate some other speakers soaring hyperbole with some simple word or phrase.
Beautiful writing. I wish more physicians wrote.
Enjoyed reading this. I always enjoy your writing-the feeling of the familiar. Always so pleasant and real. Please keep it going-you have a lot of subscribers! Thank you.
Thank you, Virginia. I will keep going.
Dr. Ed,
You have created a Zen space for your morning writing ritual. The consistency of the time and comfort of the room each day, the natural light, smell of coffee, ambiance and fragrance from the candle, and the soft and beautiful music engage the senses and help you focus. Bringing rituals into everyday tasks allows the mind and body to have a clear definition on intensions. Your self-reflective writing provides therapeutic benefits of journaling as you express and process thoughts and emotions on specific events. Your post was an inspiration for me to get back to writing…I’ll arrange the space, set aside time, and get pen to paper.
Om…Lora
Thanks, Lora. The Zen space helps. It took me a while to get all the moons aligned. All is good now.
Un grande abbraccio.
Nice. Listening to Venice Classical Radio right now. Thanks for that tip.
Good essay. Felt very personal.
Thanks. Mike. I love the station.
Reads like being there..
Much appreciated, Robert. Thank you.
Nice description of morning birds! “ ..Squirrel twitching tails” No Robins in the lot?
Not too many robins, Sattar.
Beautifully written, Ed. I enjoy that quiet time as well. You write, I read...Bach, Beethoven, Brahms...
iddy-biddy notes!
Thank you for these insightful pages. Always enlightening to read.
Thanks, Ed. Quiet is precious
When I read your stories, I always feel like I’m there with you. You write so beautifully!
Thank you. Cindy. It's what writers want to do.
Well done my friend! Your energy and eagerness always amaze me. To see darkness turn to light and have the comfort of the sun sitting on your shoulder speaks of the comfort for a good morning of writing along with soft Italian music and nature in your yard.
Comfort is critical for me, Peter. That's when my neurosis supplements my work.
The mind loves comfort also.
Very nice "word painting"! :)
Thanks, Steve. Such a good time to think and write.