The most difficult thing to do when writing is to hold firm to perceptions and not be sidetracked.

When a perception appears- see what it is. If is the seed of something that may grow, plant it. Don't throw it aside in a moment because of the attractive qualities of other things and other perceptions.

Too often the work chokes in the undergrowth and the overgrowth of the excitement surrounding its birth.

How much more they would tell us if they could, if we would let them.

In the split seconds of our proximity to each other we protect ourselves, frequently while hiding behind the screen of a feeling we are protecting the other.

And then we smile and say goodbye. Goodbye again. (2/22/94)