Well, maybe not exactly. The library is not my peer.
The library is a building, made from the usual building materials. You know the kind, bricks, concrete, wood, plaster, windows, doors, plumbing, wiring...etc. It could be anything. But, it is filled with books, movies, magazines, and a myriad of other media...all there waiting to be read, borrowed, and otherwise used. For free.
Yes, free. Hopefully libraries can stay free and available for communities to use and enjoy. Not only are they full of all those great books (and some boring ones, too) they also offer many wonderful programs for the people of all ages in their communities. Most libraries offer story time for little ones, many offer a variety of reading clubs/groups for those who like to read and discuss certain types of books. My library offers a writers' group for writers or people are interested in becoming writers. We meet twice a month to offer each other support, suggestions and constructive criticism. We also have fun.
It is good to be able to meet with people who share the love of words. Even though what we write varies drastically, the need TO write brings us together. Some write science fiction, others fantasy. Some write poetry others create personal journals to share their life story with their friends and family. Some write plays or draw cartoons, and almost all of us do more than just one kind of writing.
We challenge each other to write things we don't usually do, to grow out of our comfort zone, to try more...and always to keep on writing. One recent challenge was to start a blog if we didn't already have one. I've considered blogging for several years but never could think of a title that I knew I could live with.
I should be working on a play right now. I've committed myself to participate in NaPlWriMo (National Play Writing Month) with a goal of 75 pages of either one play or a combination of shorter pieces between November 1 and 30. I find myself easily distracted. (I'm sure I must have AADD) Instead of writing the play (I do have 10 pages, though) I've been doing housework. Usually it's the other way around, if I have to do housework I'll be writing or reading, daydreaming, or anything else.
I also have been undergoing some painful dental procedures. I should be resting. I should be doing housework, I should be writing a play, I should be starting a blog...oh...wait. I guess I did.
Thanks to the peer pressure...at the library...I was forced to do some serious thinking and came up with the blog. I think I can live with it.
