Improbably, amazingly and shockingly, I published my 100,000th word of Harry McFry last night.
Improbably, amazingly and bewilderingly, that word was 'germinating'.
For that reason, I would like to say a word of thanks to Paul Lamb, my former English teacher, who more years ago than he would probably care to imagine, planted a seed in me and encouraged my enjoyment of creative writing.
When he did so, he probably didn't imagine it would take thirty-odd years to germinate...
I am indebted to his passion for literature and his early encouragements.
6 comments:
As a fan, I'm glad the seed was planted and is germinating!
I am sure that Mr Lamb would be delighted to hear that his hard earned efforts have borne fruit, whether it had taken 3 or 30 years (was going to put 300 but you would be a very old man then??)Plus at least one person was listening in his lessons and not flicking soggies at the ceiling
Congrats on your 100K :-)
Thank you, Lillie! I think Mr Lamb would enjoy your blog.
Thanks, too, 70steen. As Mr Lamb himself was such a '70's person, he could do worse than check by your blog, too!
Thomas,
When I clicked on the photo it was so en-larged that immediately I felt as if I were lying on my stomach, on the lawn and got to see this amazing array of utter beauty. Wow.
Your Mr. Lamb would be very proud, indeed.
Thank you, theresa111 - this picture was taken at the Durham Botanical Gardens, run by the University. They have a meadowgrass section which contains only wild flowers - a beautiful little oasis!
Thomas,
Please write down their address so I may Google Earth and see the entire field. So pretty. Makes me want to roll all over it and laugh.
Stop by for tea later? Usual spot.
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