"One of the few things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose it, all, right away, everytime. Do not hoard what seems good for a later place in the book, or for another book; give it, give it all, give it now. The impulse to save something good for a better place later is a signal to spend it now. Something more will arise for later, something better. These things fill from behind, from beneath, like well water. Similarly, the impulse to keep to yourself what you have learned is not only shameful, it is destructive. Anything you do not give freely and abundantly is lost to you. You open your safe and find ashes." -Annie Dillard
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I am off to Maine for another adventure. More words on my return.
Posted by kerismith at August 25, 2004 06:29 PMCongratulations on your "adventure"!
Posted by: abelle on September 7, 2004 12:51 PMSometimes things are too perfect for words ... however, my heart smiles for you Keri and Jeff!
Posted by: Poppy on September 6, 2004 05:32 AMWhen will you be back??? I want to hear more :-)
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Posted by: Hope Wilbanks on August 28, 2004 02:49 PMAnnie Dillard is a writing genius. You'd have to be to win the Pulitzer at 29.
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I really enjoy this quote, especially the last bit: " Anything you do not give freely and abundantly is lost to you." It definitely speaks the truth, and I don't know how many times I've kept things from ever escaping.
Your quotes are always so reflective.
Posted by: Milford on August 26, 2004 10:22 PMGREAT quote. I fight the impulse to save and hoard so I feel safe. And it catches up with me - like when I play Canasta (cards) and get caught with a full hand. :) I'm learning.
Posted by: AmyLouise Adira on August 26, 2004 04:33 PM
I learned this in real life, just a few days ago!
And I agree with the person who already said it, you do find such reat quotes!! Thank you for sharing them.
Posted by: Stephanie on August 26, 2004 02:29 PMabso-bloomin'-lutely to Annie Dillard!
Posted by: madge on August 26, 2004 01:41 PMhmmm!!! well, this is a quote that i will copy down. i like the strong, stern, "kick in the pants" quality of it. Straight to the point....
hope you find lots of wild blueberries to munch on in maine!!!
Posted by: crissy on August 26, 2004 12:21 PMYou find the most fabulous quotes!
Have fun adventuring in Maine with Jeff!
Posted by: kat on August 26, 2004 11:32 AMhave fun with your boy
Posted by: chlamygirl on August 26, 2004 10:26 AMthe thought of 'enough' and fighting scarcity is a constant battle for me. thank you for this reminder!
Posted by: bobbie on August 25, 2004 10:15 PMhow many times do i have a fabulous idea, but do nothing with it because "it would be perfect for this project or at that time"....far too often. i never really thought that it's perfect for now, and that something better will come. if we keep holding back at our thoughts, ideas, dreams, they are less likely to keep coming, at least not nearly as frequently. i'll definitely write down this quote and stick it on my wall to remind me of this.
Posted by: lucy on August 25, 2004 09:13 PM