Barbara J. Hamby

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WRITER or writer

I have called myself a writer ever since a writing workshop about fifteen years ago when the instructor informed us, “If you write, you’re a writer.” Today I read a newspaper article about Ursula LeGuin, who at my age, has written fifty books. Clearly, we are not in the same category. I’ll call the difference, writer (me)—WRITER (Ms. LeGuin).We have two things in common: we were born in the same year and in the same state, California. The commonalities end there. I don’t even read science fiction, but after reading about her life, I think I should pick up at least one of her books. That is, when I finish one of the three books I’m now reading simultaneously. I think reading more than one book at a time is good exercise for an old brain.

I’m not sure any of those folks who put information out on Facebook should be called “writers.” I’ve had a hard time seeing the value in Facebook until this week. My son-in-law was hospitalized for two days to stabilize his heart rhythm. Now that’s he’s home, he and my daughter have received many messages of concern from friends on that venue. Probably people who might not take time to send a card or letter, will dash off a line on Facebook, and I’m sure it’s heartwarming for my daughter and her husband.

However, some of the information shared by Facebook users is pretty boring. Seeing the names and faces on there, though, lets me know those “writers” are still alive and able to push keys down.

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