- My life, an autobiography.
- A generational piece - grandmothers, mother, and me.
- An International Security Strategy.
- How the expectation of privacy has changed with respect to our current legal framework.
- How technology has changed the transparency of our communications with people, families, communities, and a nation.
- A modern love story.
- A historical fiction – probably the turn of the century.
- A humorous look at motherhood and family life.
- A novel around a University campus.
- A murder mystery.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
top ten topics, moments, subjects to write
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Wow! What a fantastic list of items with such stimulating detail. Here's what I'd like to hear more of and why:
Significant Moment #4 because I'm former Navy and had a strong sense of belonging. I think it's important to tell the story of military life, because only a small fraction of the population gets to experience it.
Significant Moment #5 because I also think it important to bring people closer to their government. Ignorance runs rampant in the U.S. in this area.
Significant Conversation #1. I'm assuming one of you was Catholic and one not. This can make for high drama, conflict, compromise, and soul searching - potentially volatile, but you obviously came through it well. The topic should have appeal, particularly the process of getting through it.
(Corrected typos on second posting)
Frank
Beth. Thank you so much for the comments you left on my blog. They were really thoughtful and you must have spent a lot of time on it. I loved your list too and was touched by many of the stories. If I were forced to pick I would love to hear more about:
5. The smell and feel of school – because you always get a new start at the beginning of the year, plus new fall school clothes.
My mother is a teacher and as a student, I went to the same school where she taught for 14 years. I absolutely adored school and I especially loved the first day of school. The anticipation, the excitement, new beginnings and all the rest. It could be a great story.
3. With my Mom the night weekend I came home to pick out a wedding dress and broke off my engagement.
I was really interested in this conversation. It sounds like a "girly" topic but the amount of courage it takes to call off a wedding and realize that it is just not what you want is amazing. How did you muster the courage? What drove you to this decision? From what I understand your mother is fabulous and must have been supportive all the way through. How important was her support in all of this? How did you communicate your decision and move on?
7. The moment when my parents looked up to me for advice and leaned on me for the first time.
I had a similar posting and I always find this pivotal moment fascinating. On the one hand it is hard to accept the relationship is changing but it's such a great feeling to give back and be on the other side for once. When was it?
The generational piece sounds terrific. The technology piece also sounds exciting.
I think I like the other things you've listed above more though.
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