DAY 13.2: BIRD BY BIRD

Bird by Bird arrived today. For those of you who are new to this writing thing (OK, so am I), it is a book by Anne Lamott, fully titled Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. My first inclination upon opening the Amazon.com box, was to panic. I felt that I had already broken a cardinal rule of authorship - be original. If Anne Lamott had already written of both life and writing, what is there left to say on the subject? Fortunately, I quickly realized I don't really know who this Anne Lamott lady is, and the possibility does exist that we could have different things to say. Whew.

I came about ordering the book on the recommendation of a friend, who I hope will one day help secure a book contract for me (isn't that wonderfully presumptuous and exciting at the same time??). So dutifully following my assignment, I plan to dive into Anne's work tonight, and share my feedback in coming posts.

Other than that, I should let it be know that I intended to finish the new website by this evening, but I have a funny feeling that some where a web designer is laughing at my grand ambitions. Hopefully the reveal of the new "Good District" will be happening soon, so I can get back to the heart of the matter. Writing. Writing. Writing.

OK, here is my closer: I watched part of the movie Serendipity (2001, w/ John Cusack, very cute) this morning while eating my cereal, and just have to leave you with the following quote:

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid." Risks I take everyday.

With that I remain truly yours, Milagros

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