Thinking about writing as an act of celebration is sometimes a helpful framework for me. It allows me to prioritize what I want to call attention to and what I want others to know about me. It makes me ask: What is worth celebrating?
I remember saying things, but I have no idea what was said. It was generally a friendly conversation. ” —Associated Press reporter Jack Sullivan, attempting to recount a 3 A. M. exchange we had at a dinner party and inadvertently describing the past ten years of my life.