Okay, I've made it to week six. So, I think it's safe to say that I have gotten into the habit of writing. Yay. :) Now, to keep it going...
My Week 6 play is called Good. It's a bit hard to summarize. Basically, it's the story of the growing up that happens when you find out that someone you revere is fallible. And human. The play sort of poured out of me today. After I finished writing it, I had that odd moment when life imitates art, as I found out that someone I have long admired and respected did something unforgivable. Part of growing up is watching your heroes fall. That happened to me today.
Ever read "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary Schmidt? It's a kids book full of Shakespeare but there's a bit in it where a kid finds out that his baseball playing hero is not a hero.
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I've never read that book, Clara, but that's a beautiful quote. I'll have to check it out...
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