Franklin Matters: Franklin TV: Book!

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Franklin TV: Book!

We all have one within us. Is it time to let yours out?

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/18/2025

There lies within each of us, a book. At least one book. Perhaps more aptly stated, a story. A larger, longer story – comprised of smaller, shorter stories, reduced to chapter and verse.

With a touch of eloquence we might describe stark examples - notably obvious events, circumstances, outcomes realized - as being 'writ large'. Conversely, could the chronicling of our personal stories – our lives be described when reduced to text – as being writ small? Not really.

For to write about what we know is where most writing begins, and what we know best is what we have lived. Our life experiences – memories - all of them - are not for nothing. They're worth something. That said, they're worth so much more when they're written down. They can come alive again on the page.

If you want to explore the notion of writing, (and we hope that you do), consider joining our Senior Center Writers – goodly group. You don't have to write anything immediately. You can just hang out with us as you explore what's possible; get the gist. Ask for some guidance on your ideas, style and what-not. You'll be among supportive friends who can help you get started.

Consider that at family holiday gatherings you've probably already narrated most of a pretty good book by just reliving those old family stories. We all have 'em. You know the ones that end with someone at the table embarrassed while everyone else is chuckling as voices chime in with,

"What were you thinking?"

"Did ya really think those pants were gonna stay up by themselves?"

Yeah, those stories.

Stories that are always fun to revisit, to retell – and to write about. That's your easy 'on-ramp' - a fun first step to becoming a writer.

And – as always –