Dear Self,
I think you're mostly writing for yourself. Indeed, I can't think of anyone who more enjoys reading your various silly notes than you do yourself. (Cf. Michael Flanders, introducing his Mozart without an horn). The only thing, then, to wonder is whether that's really quite proper? Is it cricket?
I'm sure most bloggers, of the ammateur sort at least, reach some point of wondering whether they are writing only for themselves or for their readers. But, if I may say so, you've fallen into the particular habit of writing not for anyone. Sure, that's the "gimick", the blog-line "letters to ... no-one in particular". Even if the address is to various and no-one in particular, the writing ought to be for someone. It needs both an ad and an ut. You might do well for ad now and then, but the ut needs more focus!
I hope this has been helpful. In any case, I remain, in friendship,
thee.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
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I hear ya!
Oh, Happy Mothers' Day to you!
You usually write well, though, so don't worry.
God bless!
+JMJ+
For what it's worth, this has been the easiest read among your most recent letters. I do think it has something to do with your mindfulness of the fact that other people occasionally come here and try to read you! =P
Wait, what, who are thee?? This is brilliant stuff. Work on the ut by all means, but don't quit for lack of utness, please.
~Visitor from Fr. Z's
Friend Cobbler,
(Or may I call you S?)
That's very kind of you! For your comfort, I was in no hurry to actually stop, even if I don't hurry to 'blog, either (except, occasionally, when I oughtn't!).
God bless; and I hope you enjoy next time as much!
---local author
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