After a long dry spell of "what the hell should I write about" I was graced with a couple topics. This one just kind of snuck in after a random conversation with my husband. We were enjoying a bourbon and cigar talking about nothing in particular when the conversation turned to posting on social media. I laughed and said "we have all had our missteps there". I went on to mention how some of my better writing seemed to be when I had been drinking but that I should have waited to post until the next day when I could have and most likely would have edited before posting." That was the moment when I shared Hemmingway's quote with him. He suggested instead of going to the media platforms or my blog that I use my office or word documents. I would be writing without next day regrets and deletions. A wise and simple solution. I don't want to give you the idea that I can only write when I drink or that I am always drinking, but there has been some very creative, some very honest writing after a glass of wine or tumbler of bourbon on occasion. I have found validity in the saying that alcohol brings out the truth. Not always in the best way but truths none the less. The other insight I gained from the entire conversation that ensued was that I should worry less about my audience and just write for myself. Whatever shows up.
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AuthorHello, I'm Kim Hitzges. I am a writer, photographer, and mixed media artist who is following the magic that guides my life. Archives
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