Andy Rooney last night on 60 minutes finished his piece by stating that "Sometimes all you remember are the things you want to forget." Well Andy has been writing for decades for CBS news sources and probably has forgotten more than most of us will ever learn in this life. However, as a group of people that are just starting out writing, albeit late in life, and wanting to learn to write properly and looking for story ideas, fond memories that we have about our childhood seem to rekindle our interest in the past and our writing from those
experiences may just be a good starting point. That song made popular by Elvis Presley in the 50's, "I forgot to remember to forget," may just be the incentive we need.
Kenneth J. Beaton
we were all over what was called the acre, or the unloading or team tracks,
You helped me to be man for all reasons,
To be patient, kind and humble
A safe haven, a net in stormy seasons,
And oft times I falter and stumble
You helped me to carry on
To be the best that I can be
You raised my self-esteem
You instilled in me a dream
To give respect and live in honesty
If I am the man I am today
You guided me
I found my way with you beside me
I am who I am
I am a gentleman.
Jack Compton