Naturally one has to define the subject but as a matter of fact, there is a lot to say about nearly anything that goes on. Whatever the source or subject: the house, the neighborhood, in the church, at the school meeting, in the city; in the county, in the state, in the nation. Well, since you put it that way, there is a lot to say, isn't there?

You are a writer too! You may not consider yourself one, but whenever you have an opportunity to express yourself by writing to the newspaper “Letters to the Editor”, for example, you are a writer. When you have something to say, write it down (better re-read it though, maybe a couple times) and mail it to the person or persons involved. An added suggestion -- if the subject is controversial and you wrote it right away, sometimes it is better to write it, then allow yourself time to cool off (24 hours will usually do it), then pick it up the next day, read it again and if you still like it, mail it. If you have second thoughts, shelve it until later or try the round file.

So, the next time any subject comes up, why not prepare yourself ahead of time to say something, you have just as much right to speak up, to talk, to comment on anything that any so-called: "anchor person" says on any TV network -- believe it. You are important, so don't sell yourself short.

You have the necessary tools at your fingertips -- you're using a computer to see this, so unless you do not have word processing program, you are "on your way" -- so get to it. If your Mom & Dad are still around, communication is always in order. If you're the Mom or Dad, the same thing applies with the kid(s). Computers and the Internet have been a great enabling factor with e-mail -- so, "What's there to say?" Just think about it -- you will probably come up with a lot to say. “Family” is always in need of communication, that cross word or old sore family dispute ought to be settled, or that word of encouragement or love left unexpressed, grab a Kleenex and think about it -- then do it! Write!

THE WORDWRIGHT