Daily Archives: November 23, 2014

movies, Nothing and Everything, writing

Three’s Company

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Character development is key to all good writing. It must be difficult to introduce multiple characters all at once. Tonight I smiled at the best trio to ever appear on my television set. I give props to the writers that gave them life.

It wasn’t the Brady girls or the Brady boys.

I wasn’t watching Three’s Company.

I wasn’t laughing at cartoons. It wasn’t Huey, Duey and Luey or Ed, Edd N Eddy.

The Power Puff girls are closer but they are from my children’s childhood. My favorite trio is from my own childhood. Although they existed long before I was born.

It wasn’t The Three Stooges or the Andrew sisters.

They were a cast of three among a cast of thousands. That’s why their lasting impression is so powerful.  They were the best in the company.

They had a great stylist, vocal coach and choreographer.

They are in the story for just a moment.

They had only a few lines and spoke in unison.

I like to think they helped develop my own writing style…welcoming, humorous and memorable.

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Leaving the Nest - All About The Chicks, reflection

Masters

You work hard to give your children a higher education and know they are settled where they are. Then something like this happens. Less running. A quiet house. Time to fill.

It makes you realize things about yourself. I’m not the best housekeeper. I’m still not on a regular exercise routine.

I have tendencies – to be disorganized, unfocused, dreamy.

I pay more attention to the things that I have ignored – extended family, friends, the pets, my husband.

We were always so busy with so much, it was hard to relax. I’ve relearned that I enjoy reading, writing, snuggling on the couch, watching the fire, listening to music and being creative.

I still have a few things to work on but I can now embrace the silence and myself. I’ve had a higher education. I know I am settled where I am.