OLD TYPE WRITER: Disillusionment--Writer's Block, Christmas 2014

TWO FOR ONE Old Type Writers this week! Talk of the Town editor Jennifer Romano writes, "This week we have a Christmas treat: TWO columns for you in the Old Type Writer -- one by our esteemed columnist Susie Duncan Sexton and one by her talented son, Roy Sexton. Click here to read both."

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Here's a quote from my latest piece, titled "Disillusionment--Writer's Block, Christmas 2014" ... "If Godfather Brando is correct, should each of us honor the actor harbored within ourselves as we attempt to communicate and to function in this ever more disconnected world? Should we cater to what we believe an 'audience' might want and might respond to…with their hearts or their monetary donations or their votes or their fickleness or whatever? Wouldn't it amaze us to find out that we could indeed be ourselves and achieve a surprising harmony with others and find peace of mind resulting from naturalness and its effortless and welcome acceptance?" AND when you read the column, be sure to click anything words in RED for a festive (or not so festive) musical (or otherwise) surprise!

Happy holidays!http://www.talkofthetownwc.com/oldtyp...

Thanks for this feedback!

Laurice Adams Bray: "OMG, I love this article, and the little red 'click-ons'. It's like getting little Christmas gifts while you're reading!"

Angie Choe: "Great pic of you and your mom! Loved the part of 'googling via keyboard' and all the descriptions of people that you find…'whiners, braggarts, etc.' I totally agree – it’s so true. She is so detailed – I see where you get your writing from. Boy does she think a lot LOL! And loved the ending 'translation available upon request' – that made me giggle....She is a walking encyclopedia - so detailed oriented with sophisticated words. Now that’s true talent. You have it too. I only have a small fraction of what you both have. Cherish it always."

Beth Kennedy: "fantastic posts, both of you. and doc zhivago is one of my all time favorite film, susie. we search, read, write, share, care and emote because we have the human need to connect. roy, what wonderful models you were lucky enough to have."

Marla Rondo: "Love the pictures, etc. Thank you for sharing!!"

Helen Cochrane: "Be sure to send your uncles photo to Carole. I remember the five brothers playing basketball against Guilford when I was young."



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