The writer John McPhee once described his strategy for writing. At about 9:30, he'd take his coffee out to the little writing shed he keeps behind the house. There, he'd probably pick up the book he'd been reading the day before. At some point, he'd look at his watch, and realize, "Oh, it's time for lunch." So he'd walk back into the house, make himself a sandwich, do a chore or two, and then go back out to the shed. He'd pick up the book and make himself comfortable on the daybed, but would soon fall asleep. At about 3:30, he'd wake up, and say "Oh my gosh, we're having dinner at 6:00, and I've only got a couple of hours to write!" And he'd write non-stop until about 5:30.
He called his strategy "the compression of panic."
The wedding is this afternoon. If Wanda were still in our employ, she would have advised that the vows be completed no less than six weeks prior to the ceremony. We'll be lucky if it's done six hours prior.
These are words that matter.
We can sit down in front of the computer and write blog posts every other day, and they do take a little time. (Believe it or not, we actually DO revise before we post!) But these are words we say in front of all of you, to each other and to everyone assembled, to confirm our intentions.
Our intention to be together.
Our intention to encourage each other.
Our intention to strengthen each other.
Our intention to revel in one another's presence.
You don't just knock that off in one sitting. But we'll be ready. See you this afternoon.
Ready?
ReplyDeleteSpeak for yourself, my soon-to-be husband!
See? He's already taking on the role of speaking for ME!!!!
Alas, I have work to do...see you all later!