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Theresa's Book of Questions
Ohio River Journey IV--The Book of Questions
In less than a month, Allen, Buddha, and I will set out on our adventure down the Ohio River. We anticipate being gone 6-8 weeks.
I would love it if anyone stopping by my journal would post questions here for me to take with me. I'd like to compile a "Book of Questions" to help shape my thoughts about the experience. Ask anything. Ask what you're naturally curious about. Anything from technical aspects to poetic musings. The more questions the better.
All questions posted here will travel with me down the Ohio River!
*Alphawoman asked where we're starting and finishing up. The plan is to start on the Monongahela River in Pennsylvania, at a town called Brownsville. And we will finish at Cairo, Illinois. Do you remember how Huck Finn kept talking about going to Cairo, so Jim would be free? That's the plan.
Okay! More questions!
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Comment from: ggw07
"The countenance is the portrait of the soul, and the eyes mark its intentions.
Cicero (B.C. 106-43)
In every object there is inexhaustible meaning; the eye sees in it what the eye brings means of seeing.
- Thomas Carlyle
What a beautiful girl! Truth shines in her face- despite the pose. Intense eyes, resolute mouth.
What do her hand, dress, hair reveal? What does she see? What is she thinking? What are the events leading to this portrait? How do people react? What does she say? How does her voice sound? What does she hear? What are the smells in her home? Or in this location? What is her favorite place? What are her images of water?
She is the key. What is her secret? Her worst fear? What does she like to touch? What does she need to tell you? What are the moments you must capture? What do you feel when you view this photo? What memories call?
What are the accidents, surprises, crises on your trip? How do you react? How would the girl in the photo respond? What do you learn from change on the way? Does what you learn on the river affect your characters? The focus and rhythm of your writing? How does the child in you inform your writing?
Add these questions to your voyage if time allows as semester ends-
Asking the questions ignites one's own writing as well. Great idea.
Accidently found online journal. Generous, helpful suggestions, insights.
Superb poems. Thank you!
Love Campbell, Ohio, water destinations too.
Good luck in all your adventures!
Bon voyage!
ggw07 -
I just want to wish you the MOST AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE JOURNEY.
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What are the secret thoughts you may find or may leave in the river?
Compare and contrast the ebb of the river's edge with the ebb and flow of your own life.
Wait, that's not a question....that is a writting assignment. LOL
How does the ebb and flow of the river's edge compares and contrasts with the ebb and flow of your own life?
There, that is a questions.... -
“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.”
Francis Bacon
But in your journey of not knowing, isn't there a need to know?
What is it that compels you to write? Why must you commit to the page? What is it that you must say now? Or ache in the darkness and silence?
Of course these may be lifelong questions for any artist, but perhaps you can include them in your trip down the river as well?
ggw07@aol.com
Comment from ggw07 - 5/8/05 3:43 PM
5/11/05 5:28 PM
From "Fatal Interview"
Edna St.Vincent Millay
I dreamed I moved among the Elysian fields,
In converse with sweet women long since dead;
And out of blossoms which that meadow yields
I wove a garland for your living head.
Danai, that was the vessel for a day
Of golden Jove, I saw, and at her side,
Whom Jove the Bull desired and bore away,
Europa stood, and the Swan's featherless bride.
All these were mortal women, yet all these
Above the ground had had a god for guest;
Freely I walked beside them and at ease,
Addressing them, by them again addressed,
And marvelled nothing, for remembering you,
Wherefore I was among them well I knew.
Finally-as you cast off- What kind of journey did your ancestors make? What were the obstacles? What are the darkest minutes on board? What music corresponds to this? What music do you bring? What experience is like music? What music do you associate with memories? What are the sensory details of these incidents? Who do you wish you could talk to? What would you say? Does this remind you what your characters forgot to say but must? What are the mundane grimy tasks on the ship? What are the harsh confrontations with Nature? What are glimpses of Nature's unpredictable respite? What is night like filled with stars? What moments are stars? What stars do you reach for in your life? What do you yearn for on your return? What do your senses demand? How is the bond between you and your shipmate altered? What conflicts arise that illuminate your characters? How is your partner's support reflected in your characters? How are you transformed? What events initiate this? How does home look different? What do you do that is new upon arrival? What habits repeat?
Success in unchartered waters! Thanks again for the dialogue and inspiration!
ggw07
Comment from ggw07 - 5/11/05 5:03 PM