Post retirement years can be fulfilling or they can be a bore. This is left up to the individual. But it saddens me to see senior citizens sitting and doing very little. Not only do their brains get sluggish but their physical health suffers. I have an answer for some of these bored seniors. Take a memoir writing class. In particular take my memoir class . Now don't read me wrong. I don't think mine is the only one but it has always been very special. I cannot explain it but I know that after one or two meetings the class, for the majority, has come together as a group. They learn to care for one another as they listen to other's stories.
Before the session is over the class has learned to write in slices of their lives, reducing to refine a great story, found their own voice, shed tears of joy and tears of relief Some have come to new understandings about rifts in family relationships. Others find humor where they thought there was none, while others forgiveness is needed.
Memoir writing is not easy but together is rewarding and fun.
The fortunate teacher,
Darlene Eichler
SEE ASSIGNMENT FOR WEDNESDAY FEB 6. 2014
We will be discussing TRUTH in memoir writing. Write a paragraph or two telling how you would
or you will handle a truth that could be hurtful.
Write a slice of an experience in bad weather, such as being snowed in or stranded, flight delays, cancelled trips. It can be negative or positive, humorous or serious. Just a slice, please
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Some people really like snow, I think it's an unnecessary freezing of water."
Carl Reiner
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