Beginnings. All things have them (The Almighty being the exception). If you are a writer or are a fan of one, you are likely aware of the fact that many wordsmiths trace their love of the art to a teacher who encouraged them to write. I, too, belong to this fraternity thanks to my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Dorothy Moriatry (Now deceased). She not only spotted my ability to weave words but went out of her way to encourage this, often halting a lesson in math or social studies just so I could read my latest literary masterpiece to my classmates.
One thing you should know about Mrs. Moriatry: Her body had been ravaged by polio at some point in her young life leaving her with a twisted left hand and a pronounced limp. But, though her body was crippled, her bodily infirmity did not extent to her heart.
A few years later around age 12 I began corresponding with famed writer and fellow Mensan Dr. Isaac Asimov. He also encouraged me to write although I have to admit the impact of his words could not rival those of Mrs. Moriatry.
Beginnings. Hats off to those who birth careers -- especially teachers!
One thing you should know about Mrs. Moriatry: Her body had been ravaged by polio at some point in her young life leaving her with a twisted left hand and a pronounced limp. But, though her body was crippled, her bodily infirmity did not extent to her heart.
A few years later around age 12 I began corresponding with famed writer and fellow Mensan Dr. Isaac Asimov. He also encouraged me to write although I have to admit the impact of his words could not rival those of Mrs. Moriatry.
Beginnings. Hats off to those who birth careers -- especially teachers!