Last Monday, I wrote about the end of summer. So it seems
appropriate that I write about beginnings. School starts today in Michigan. The
beginning of another school year. Even though I don’t need to follow that
calendar, I’m so aware of it. Who isn’t with all the back-to-school ads?
My daughter takes pictures of the kiddies on the first day
of school every year. They each hold a sign proclaiming “1st day of
___ grade” or in grandson’s case for previous years the class he was in at
preschool. This year he starts kindergarten. Daughter is very happy since both
kids are in the same school now. She also takes their pictures at the end of
the school year—same place, different sign.
Beginning and endings. Isn’t that something we all
experience? Whether it’s in our personal lives or in our careers, endings
happen. As writers, we all know about rejection. The ending of that story with
that publisher. Do we cry and never send that story out again? Nope. We begin
again.
I saw this on Facebook and thought how appropriate to my
topic.
On to new beginnings.
Diane Burton writes romantic adventure . . . stories that take place on Earth and beyond. She blogs here on the 8th and 30th of each month and on Mondays on her own site: http://dianeburton.blogspot.com/
Go Yoda! I like that. I think the key is to always look at an ending as an opportunity for a new beginning. In other words, stay positive and focused. Happy Monday, Diane.
ReplyDeleteWell said, Diane. Off my husband and I go today to Europe, staying a month in Aix En Provence and another month is Seville...in VRBO. Never tried the immersion approach before. I'll report in on this 'beginning,' later! Au Revoir!
ReplyDeleteLove Yoda's comment! I guess that makes us all masters by now.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Diane. And Rolynn, take me with you!!!!! I don't eat much and I can be very quiet.
ReplyDeleteYep! Yoda got it right. Again. My next to the youngest grandchild started school today too. Her Momma had a hard time, Alison was excited. As it should be. Those endings do represent new beginnings. As it should be there too.
ReplyDeleteYep, Yoda has it right and we're all masters. :) Thanks for your comments. Just got home from Indy where we celebrated an ending & a new beginning--my brother-in-law's retirement.
ReplyDeleteJannine, I like that ending as an opportunity. How true!
Rolynn, I know you're on your way but sending good wishes for a great trip.
Thanks, Alison & Brenda.
Margo, I hope your Alison enjoyed her first day.
Yoda is the man...or creature. :-) Either way, great message from you both!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leah.
ReplyDeleteNice to read your article!!
ReplyDeleteGood work and Thanks for sharing it!!
handbags