THE MOODY MAVEN

Mea Culpa and So What?

I know 5% doesn't sound like much but it feels like a lot from here

Finger pointing can be both fun and helpful! Photo by DESIGNECOLOGIST on Unsplash

Stepping away from my keyboard is not the same as walking away from writing. One thing I can say is that I think about writing a lot. Not just how to say something, but also what to say.

I have idea notebooks stashed around my house and workplace. I have my special pen and notebook that like to be with me almost all the time, and a tiny little handy dandy voice recorder that’s great for those fleeting idea nuggets when I’m driving.

One thing I have thought quite a lot about lately is that all my stories, articles, or essays carry double weight. Yes, they each indeed need to be able to stand alone, but taken together they paint a larger picture of me and my world.

A review would show that in general, I like science, history, culture, society, and fiction. I have a consistent voice, at least in my opinion, whether I am being serious or lighthearted.

So during the past few days, I stepped away from my keyboard and spent some time reviewing my more recent works.

It seems I like to write about men.

I’ve written a few hundred stories since my arrival on this platform with a little over 5% of them…