I like writing + I’m not a fraud
Not quite ready to face the fact that I’m no longer a blogger, hesitantly I type in the url that I’ve been missing: http://ruthayreswrites.com. The irony of my title — Ruth Ayres Writes — when Ruth Ayres hasn’t been writing (at least not in this space) makes me roll my eyes. I sigh at the subtitle — stacking my stories so you have the gumption to shine. Yes, that’s why I’ve been writing blog posts for more than a decade.
Pushing through a cringe, I count my 2018 blog posts. I’m shocked and relieved to find 24 posts. I count again. That’s not too shabby — it’s an average of two posts a month. I think about the 12,000 words on a new book proposal. I consider the articles I’ve written for Choice Literacy and Lead Literacy. I consider the new professional blog I’ve started as a director of a professional learning consortium. I remind myself of the three journals I’ve filled this year.
I’m not a fraud.
In the year where I’ve claimed moxie as an intentional approach to life, I am glad to find evidence that the writer in me survived. There are 9 more days in 2018. In an effort to finish strong in living a year of moxie, I’m going to write a post a day.
These posts are not an obligation. They are for joy, because I like writing. The best gift I can give this season is simply stacking a few stories to close out 2018.
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I love hearing your voice when I read your words. You are still my idol. Mark
Thanks for taking the time to read and leave a comment. You are too kind to me.
So glad to find your words. And know that you’re writing for joy!
Yes, there is something so restorative about just writing because I like to write blog posts.
Your words find ways into hearts and minds. I’ve missed reading your words. So glad you are stacking a few and finishing this year in a public way.
Thank you for always knowing just the right way to encourage me. I appreciate this comment.
Your storytelling, wherever it happens, is a gift to your family and countless others. Thank you.