Life in late capitalism can be vexing, alienating, fragmenting, and otherwise frustrating. There are many wonderful things in my life, but I'm more likely to talk about what's bad rather than what's good. I'm going to try to post one good thing here each day, and if you would join in by adding a good thing from your day in the comments, I'd love it--I'd absolutely love it. --RR
8/1: day one of a month with a mission
Among my hopes for this month is working my way completely through my "arrears" correspondence list. I got started on that today. If I can manage a note or letter a day, I should be able to do it. I really do want to write to all the people I owe notes to, and I'm embarrassed that I've fallen behind (and in some instances, even beyond what "behind" might reasonably convey). I'm thinking that a bit of structure and a goal in sight will help keep me on track, and that would be a good thing. It felt good just to start--now the trick will be keeping going.
Think of all the good mail your responses will generate. Of course you'll then have to answer those pieces, but relationships and friendships will be up to date and there's a lot to be said for that!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right, Barbara! It's just that I feel soooo bad about how behind I am in some of the emails and letters that I have to overcome my embarrassment just to start....
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