My assignment for my third and final Freelance Writing class this week is to write a bio. One needs to be two to three paragraphs the other, two to three sentences. You would think this to be a fairly easy assignment, there is no one I know better than me, but I am struggling as if it was quantum physics. The first hurdle is in identifying myself as a writer; this statement would not hold up in court. Until now being a writer has been my own private hope and delusion; committing that to paper is intimidating. The other hurdle is that I want to make it funny and I'm pretty sure that isn't appropriate. When Will was in high school he frequently received the following comments on his assignments from his kind English teacher, Mrs. Wilson, "Very good Will, but this was actually not supposed to be humorous". Apparently I have the same problem and if I seriously want to be published, I should write a serious bio since they are presented as if coming from the editor. My Facebook philosophy is "If I can't say something funny, don't say anything at all". That is usually my blog philosophy also, come to think of it, that is my life philosophy.
With neither humor nor writing credentials my 55 year bio fits in one sentence. "Connie Lamb is a writer (wannabe) who lives in Kalispell, Montana with her husband." By Wednesday night I need to get a life. I have serious problems being serious.
What a funny coincidence, Connie, that as I googled your blog (for the first time) this morning, I would get this particular post and see my name included! I have such fond memories of Will's pieces, brightening up a pile of essays each time with his clever perspectives, his way with words, and yes, his humor! You just keep plying your pen in the way God has gifted you: we all need the smiles and moments of lightness you provide!
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