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L. Rochelle Blog for
Musings of a Meandering Goddess I had planned to write this column on a monthly basis, or even more, if possible. I did not expect there to be a nearly six-month gap between the first and second issues! Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. In this case, I found myself in the throes of an unforeseen move from Phoenix to San Diego (whence I came almost 12 years ago). Of course, the usual headaches and time-gobbling frustrations ensued, with every utility company I had to contact. The dust has finally settled, I am reunited with my children, grandchildren and beloved Pacific Ocean, and ready to tackle the special headaches reserved for Web site technology. In case you’re wondering, I call myself the Meandering Goddess not because my egotism requires a lofty title (although Diva is being bestowed on every 15-minutes-of-fame-so-called celebrity these days), but rather as a generic designation to embrace all of us, who enjoy following the myriad paths of life to discover new horizons. My one and only significant journey outside the U.S. (so far), to Turkey (May 2006), was a journey of a lifetime for me. It opened my eyes to the beauty, diversity and battles of other countries and cultures. From the moment I reached the top of Mt. Nemrut at the pinnacle of dawn, I became a symbolic goddess. However, I also found during this enlightening trek that writers in the U.S. and Turkey share many of the same concerns about their writing and publishing. This of course, caused me to oil the rusty gears of my brain and realize how fun and educational it would be for writers -- especially women (the inherent nurturers) to have a common connection. Thus, Women Writers Worldwide was born. Enjoy! MG |
