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Why I Write

There is nothing
to writing.

All you do is sit down
at a typewriter &
bleed.

-Ernest Hemingway
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A person is a
fool to become
a writer.
His only
compensation
is absolute
freedom.

He has no
master except
his own soul,
and that,

I am sure,
is why he
does it.

- Roald lahl Why I Write

I have been pondering this query/statement lately and truth be told I have to admit;

I am NOT a writer!

Having said that however I have to say that I’m NOT a lot of things;

- I’m not a Sailor

- I’m not a naturalist/biologist/environmentalist

- I’m not a philosopher/psychologist

- I’m not a photographer

- I’m not a mechanic/engineer/builder/carpenter

- I’m not an athlete that thrives on competition

- I’m not a teacher/mentor

- I’m not a leader

BUT I really enjoy all of these things, and more…

I am a Cook!

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   I have no agendas; I’m not looking for a job, (I already have a good one), I’m not selling anything, I really don’t feel the need to have a “Personal Brand”, (actually still trying to get my head around that concept),and I’m not soliciting anything; my life is complete, overflowing as a matter of fact.

   Having said that I think it is an advantage to NOT be a writer and NOT have an agenda when writing. There are no expectations, no performance anxiety, and no obligations to fulfill. So why write? This is the conundrum that I am contemplating.

   We are “communicators” and we are expressive social beings, have been for thousands of years. The oldest known writing/art is 40,000 years old, The El Castillo Cave paintings. It could be argued that this is not “writing” proper, but I interpret it as such.

“Dubito ergo cogito, cogito ergo sum.”
(I doubt therefore | think, | think therefore | am)
- René Descartes (1596-1650)

   It is hand drawn communication that evokes an emotional response from me. When I look at the silhouette of that human hand on the wall, reaching out to me from 40,000 years ago it touches my soul and stirs up some deep seated emotions inside of me, I can feel that hand touching me, reaching to me from eons ago, and light years away. We have a history with “writing”, unique to our species.

   My attitude towards writing has always been clinical in that it was a skill that I used as needed, to fulfill obligatory communications, (mostly on a professional level), and I am proficient enough at this “chore” that I performed the needed tasks satisfactorily albeit without much joy or satisfaction. My job required far more verbal communication skills which with practice over the years I have become proficient.

“I write because 1
don’t know what
I think unal I
read what I say.”

- FLANNERY O'CONNOR

 

  I’m realizing while writing this that my perspective is incorrect, (just one of many epiphanies I’m having while writing this); writing truly is an art form and as with all art forms it communicates to us and for us. (Actually I think I came to this realization a couple of years ago but it has crystallized clearly in my mind now. I will touch upon this point shortly). Writing not only teaches and informs us but also elicits emotional responses as well as reactions from our more nebulous senses.

Writing is easy. All you
have to do is cross out
the wrong words.

Mark Twain




   Cooking is a vocation that requires constant training/teaching/mentoring, over the years I’ve gotten into the habit when teaching of starting out by saying,

   “A wise Chef once told me...”

   And then follow that opening remark with the appropriate lesson/skill/philosophy that I was teaching.

   

   It was about 4 years ago in the kitchen when I had just finished one of my “Journeys into knowledge” with some of my staff and one of my cooks/protégés, who was either overwhelmed with the collective vast knowledge of all of the Chefs that I’ve worked under throughout my career, or he was just tired of hearing me say that same catchphrase one too many times, looked at me and said,


   “You know Chef; you really need to write this shit down”.


   That was a catalyst that opened the floodgates. After work I sat at my computer and the words just poured out of me, and it hasn’t stopped since. This is when my perspective about “writing” changed drastically, it became fun and educational. Perhaps my “reservoir” of experiences, thoughts and emotions had finally filled to capacity and now it was time to let them out, to express and communicate them. So here I am over the last couple of years writing nonstop while I’m still leading a very busy life but the question remains; Why?

ou only learn to be a bette!

writer by actually writing.”
Doris Lessing

   

I’ve been a very prolific reader throughout my life because of the entertainment and educational aspects. I’m finding the same attributes with writing, especially with blogging due to the interaction and feedback. I’m learning every time that I write.

    Initially I planned on writing a book, doesn’t everyone? So how do I get feedback on what I’ve done? I wrote and rewrote chapters and sent a few out to a select group of close friends and colleagues, (It’s about the psychology/philosophy of the professional kitchen, some of my posts are from this project), and amongst the positive feedback that I received were suggestions to start a “blog” and/or circulate on social media. Of course my initial reaction was, "WTF is a Blog?"

. The rest is history, I started out on LinkedIn 3 years ago, (I won’t say any more about that), and I’ve been here on beBee for 10 months now, (with 27 posts), and it just keeps getting more Entertaining and Educational!


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    There are some incredible and talented writers here on beBee and my learning curve has increased/accelerated dramatically, (possibly my writing has improved over the past few months as well), and along with the learning there are some very entertaining writers. The point is this is an incredible resource here for me to tap into, so much knowledge for me to glean along with a wide variety of perspectives to ponder. I’m like a “kid in a candy store”.

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   The engagement and interactions here on beBee really are phenomenal. A few “Honorable mentions”, examples of what I’m talking about and some things that I’ve learned.

   Jim Murray has been referred to as the “Doyen”, (I had to look that word up and YES I agree), here on beBee, there is not any one particular post of his that I could refer to as they are ALL educational, entertaining and laced with Jim’s unique perspectives, I can relate to Jim in many ways, (The 70’s were very good to me as well). Jim has the knack to communicate the maximum amount of information with the minimum amount of verbiage and that to me is the sign of a great writer. 

If you can’t explain it simply, you
don’t understand it well enough.

Albert Einstein

   Jim is generous in spreading the knowledge and has many helpful insights but 2 points that really hit home for me are;

"Write about what you know"
and
"Write for yourself, don't write for other people"

Actually I believe it's his "I don't give a shit" attitude about what other people think that's rubbing off on me. (I like it!) These perspectives have helped me to ‘spread my wings.

Start writing,
no matter what.
The water does
not flow until
the faucet is
turned on.

- Louis L'Amour   

    Thank God for our resident watchdog, Phil Friedman, standing at the gates vigilantly monitoring the encroaching threat of “Skynet” and “AI”. I for one am sleeping better at night knowing this. :-) Seriously, Phil’s writing is very down to earth, no nonsense, and informative. He is level headed and the antithesis of the “Chicken Little Syndrome”. He covers a wide range of topics that interest me but I am enjoying this particular series;

https://www.bebee.com/producer/@friedman-phil/show-me-the-intelligence

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 It is fascinating stuff, and I’m learning.

    I do have to say that Phil has an inane fear, dare I say “phobia”? Regarding metaphors, similes and analogy;

https://www.bebee.com/producer/@friedman-phil/of-metaphors-models-and-malarkey

I’m looking forward to his reaction to some of the more “flowery” passages in this post.

   

(Phil also claims that he doesn’t have a sense of humor but I’ve frequently LMFAO in some of our dialogues. An example of a typical “Philism” is that if he says “LMFAO” that translates to “Laughing my fucking Asimov”, all you Sci-Fi geeks, like me, out there will get that)



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 This is the perfect Segway to introduce the “Grumpy & Grouchy Show”, the series of “He said, He said”, pitting Phil Friedman and Phil Friedman in friendly debate on various topics, again great learning experience with high marks for entertainment. 

   I think that the next debate you two should have is “What defines “Science Fiction” and “Science Fantasy” or more correctly what differentiates the 2 from each other”, and which genre should “AI” fall under.



When you're writing, it's rather
like going on a very long walk.


   As I said I learn every time that I write, I learn about the world, I learn about myself. This article is somewhat of a soul search to figure out what’s driving me and I’m getting a clearer picture by the hour, seriously. I read Jim Murray's new Buzz last night;

https://www.bebee.com/producer/@ian-weinberg/go-forth-and-multiply

   And it was an epiphany.


As a writer

you try to listen
te what others
aren't saying...
amd write about
the silences

- NeR. Hart

   In typical Ian fashion he explained clearly the mechanics of my brain functions at that particular moment in time, (I hopped over to read it while I was/am writing this, Holy Crap! Things happen a lot faster these days than they used to). LMAO! (see Einstein quote).

    Ian has many other insightful offerings but it is his approach that I really appreciate. He is mindful and conscious in both his postings and interactions in the comment sections. When Ian speaks I always listen and learn something new.

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   Gert Scholtz is another prolific writer that I’ve learned a lot from, again all of his posts are worth visiting, (and no I haven’t read them all but they are on my “bucket list”), but this is his latest where he promotes others and writes comprehensive guidelines to help everyone out.

    He lists the key to marketing as “the 2 P’s and the 2 B’s of marketing” = “The People and Platform of beBee”, I would like to add to that and apply it to "writing", (I hope you don’t mind Gert). “The 2 E’s, 2 P’s and 2 B’s of Writing”, “The Educational, Entertaining People and Platform of beBee”. Seriously as a NON-writer this formula is working friggin miracles for me!

                                                                                              https://www.bebee.com/producer/@gert-scholtz/me-promote-bebee

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   I can really relate to Phil Friedman, he’s a Cook too, here’s his latest, again a helpful clever promotion to help everyone out

https://www.bebee.com/producer/@paul-croubalian/and-now-introducing-the-best-of-bebee

   Paul's another extremely intelligent Bee that helps, supports, teaches whenever, and you're a funny guy!


Charlene Norman reminds us that we ALL have “Mucho Grandes Cojones”, and that we should use them, Thank You for that!

https://www.bebee.com/producer/@charlene-norman/go-big-or-go-home

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   Ian Weinberg's latest reflects the basic premise of “K.I.S.S.”, (Keep It Simple Stupid) https://www.bebee.com/producer/@don-kerr/the-wisdom-of-paul-rand-and-why-you-should-never-cheap-out-on-design 

   Nicole Chardenet’s very entertaining and enjoyable series on dating, Thanks for laughs and the memories of Toronto! (Oh if I was 10 years younger and single I’d set up a profile on “Spinal Tap”, with pictures, that would knock your socks off!)

https://www.bebee.com/producer/@nicole-chardenet/adventures-in-mid-life-dating-part-1-i-wish-i-was-a-lesbian

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Gert Scholtz’s post that I read tonight reflects a lot of the sentiments I’m expressing here. 

   https://www.bebee.com/producer/@lisa-vanderburg/what-do-i-want 

    Obviously I’m not the only one that has these perceptions of being here, there is a lot of appreciation going on. And these posts have just come up in the last couple of days! That is the one drawback is that my “bucket list” of things to read is growing far faster than my ability to keep up, LMAO


   I enjoy and learn from the perspectives of Harvey Lloyd, his views on managing and Leadership are enlightening. He has numerous well written pieces and here is his latest very thought provoking one;

    https://www.bebee.com/producer/@harvey-lloyd/the-leadership-shadow


   As auspicious as this is, I've just read Paul "Pablo" Croubalian's new Buzz posted not 10 minutes ago and as with all of her posts it is beautiful and poignant;

    https://www.bebee.com/producer/@savvy-raj/the-truth-of-it-all

   What is incredible is that you've captured my feelings, at this very moment Savvy, Auspicious indeed! If I may quote a small excerpt from this delightful piece;

   

"To care to fine tune your skills to artistry

Is to perfect the preciseness of the point of view

Envision this profoundness in the spaces in between

Of thought and action

In conviction and creation"

 

   Does anyone else feel like this when they're writing?


   I've had great interactions with Deb 🐝 Helfrich, Charlene Norman, Sara Jacobovici, and Don 🐝 Kerr. They've helped me to expand my paradigm of my perceptions, always a challenge but in a good way. Both with their own articles and with dialogues in the comment box.

   Don Philpott☘️ writes some very helpful tech stuff geared towards Neanderthals such as myself. Much appreciated Don!

   I always appreciate the input from Nicole Chardenet, 🐝 Fatima G. Williams, Lisa Vanderburg, all of these perspectives add and build to my ever expanding base.

   Paul Walters is our travel guru, I'm seeing the world vicariously through your eyes, and your pen, (I guess it's keyboard these days). He's also our "Man on the ground" for Volcano watch. Keep us posted buddy.

   Harvey Lloyd's input is like a "breath of fresh farts", always friggin hilarious, makes me laugh ALL the time, and again an amazing writer.

    Ali Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee, is an incredible writer with some amazing perspectives, again I have most of your work on my "Bucket List" and will work my way through it. I do appreciate Ali's constant support and engaged interaction with everyone. Do you remember in one of our dialogues Ali when I told you that it was the Bees like yourself that inspire me to write, without that I would have no reason to.

   Here is a pivotal point, Inspiration. It is inspiring to be in this environment, and in turn I want to inspire everyone else.


   These examples are just the "tip of the iceberg" of my experience here on beBee, and my adventure into writing. I have to admit my interactions with Everyone here has been incredible.

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   Obviously I’m extremely appreciative of the amazing talent that I’m surrounded with here, but that talent is also generous, forthcoming and supportive. How could I not want to write in an environment like this?

   As I stated this particular article was a journey of discovery for me and I must admit that I have been somewhat enlightened, literally by the minute. 


   Here is my conclusion.


    "Writing is EASY, it is natural; it is ingrained into us and inherent in our beings. It flows as easily as a babbling brook over smooth river stones, comes as naturally as the rain falling from a thunder storm, and proceeds as relentlessly and effortlessly as our world spins and tumbles through space. Everyone is capable of writing, IT’S NOT HARD! Our spirits and souls are the reservoirs of our experiences, emotions, concepts, ideas, wants and desires coupled with our minds that are the eternal spring bubbling with creation and expression constantly, impossible to shut off.

   The real crux of the problem is getting that shit out of our head and onto the fucking paper, that is the difficult journey, the long and winding path that never ends, and therein lays the true challenge. That is the stumbling block that stops most people before they’ve even written one word, how in the world do you get it from your head to the paper? Accomplishing that feat is what makes one a writer. Writing is the art of translating/deciphering/simplifying your vast “reservoir” to that simple blank sheet of paper”.

   I’ve always loved a challenge!

   I’m enjoying writing for the entertainment and the education that it’s bringing me. I’m enjoying the interactions through blogging; it is a new venture for me. Over the last couple of years I’ve accumulated a couple of thousand pages, have 3 distinct book concepts in various stages of development, (“A Wise Chef once told me…”, “Tales from Paradise”, and the latest brainstorm “The E-Sensual Cook”), and a few more that I would classify as “nebulous”, 30 published articles and over 40 more at various stages of completion in my “vault” on my desktop, and the ideas just keep piling up on a daily basis, faster than I can spit them out and get them into my “vault”.

   Is anything ever going to happen with all this material? Am I ever going to publish anything serious? Does anyone really care or more importantly does it really matter?

   Whether it happens or it doesn’t it’s OK, it’s all good; 

   Why?

   Because I’m really, seriously NOT a writer! :-)

   But I’ll keep writing for the pure enjoyment, education and entertainment.


   Happy Cooking Everyone!


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Comments

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #64

#69
Randall Burns Your most welcome "Chef" Randall Keep your knives sharp Keep you wit sharper ... Mr. R. Burns, the writer ;~)

Randall Burns

4 years ago #63

#68
Nice! I like that very much! Thank You Fay Vietmeier

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #62

Randall Burns “Only you are you … As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has - or ever will have - something inside that is unique to all time. ~ Mr. Rogers (since you ask here’s what poured out of my “well-spring” spirit/one of Ali’s name for me) “S-E-C-R-E-T” Sagacious … the spice & salt of sagacious, unique “you” … Ear-opening Creative Relevant Eye-opening Truths: timely-tested and told

Randall Burns

4 years ago #61

#66
Thank You so much Fay Vietmeier for your thoughtful feedback, I appreciate it. I like very much your analogy of writing to cooking, yes it does make sense. I'm wondering; What is the "secret ingredient"?

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #60

Randall Burns part 2 part 2 “A wise Chef once told me...” and “You know Chef; you really need to write this shit down”. Funny ;~) Seemingly out of nowhere … a pouring out after being filled up … from a “reservoir” “I’m learning every time that I write” Totally agree … such a rich insight Randall …I realized this while teaching children’s church for years: As I taught … I was learning too ;~) … a Double reward: I was on LI since its inception … at some point the platform changed & I list all that history Have been on beBee since summer 2019 and have met some of the bees you so generously recognize & recommend. This good quality distinguishes you …in the eyes of this bee ;~) … for I have only caught little glimpses of others “buzzing about” in like manner Well "Chef" it occurs to me that writing is very much like cooking: ... good-fresh ingredients prepared with skill ... creativity ... order ... well seasoned: a little of this & a little of that ... a secret ingredient ... beautiful presentation: "just like food ... we eat words with our eyes ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #59

Randall Burns part 2 “A wise Chef once told me...” and “You know Chef; you really need to write this shit down”. Funny ;~) Seemingly out of nowhere … a pouring out after being filled up … from a “reservoir” “I’m learning every time that I write” Totally agree … such a rich insight Randall …I realized this while teaching children’s church for years: As I taught … I was learning too ;~) … a Double reward: I was on LI since its inception … at some point the platform changed & I list all that history Have been on beBee since summer 2019 and have met some of the bees you so generously recognize & recommend. This good quality distinguishes you …in the eyes of this bee ;~) … for I have only caught little glimpses of others “buzzing about” in like manner Well "Chef" ... you ARE a writer ... but no "pressure" just let the words keep pouring out ;~) another form of good food is words well-formed & beautifully served ;~)

Fay Vietmeier

4 years ago #58

Randall Burns Randall~ Your words reveal you humility … a great quality … you ARE a “writer” I get the “personal brand” thing … the devil has a sense of humor and wants us to feel the pressure to create … define & market “self” (so MANY buy this marketing strategy) I LOVE the Snoopy cartoons ... made me laugh ;~) All my adult life I have collected quotes I value their wisdom. Yours were very thoughtful … some even Funny ;~) I laughed out loud at Mark Twain “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” The El Castillo Cave Paintings & your description reminds me of Michelangelo’s “The creation of Adam … I visited the Sistine Chapel many years ago … it is memorable … the hand of God reaching for the hand of man Your “contentment” reflects your maturity & values: “my life is complete, overflowing as a matter of fact.” I like how you describe all the things you’re not but honed in on “I am a cook” Your laying out of all the things you “enjoy” but identifying with being a “cook” reminded me of the Apostle Paul who was many, many things but his identity was in serving Christ:“This one thing I do well” part 1
#60
I didn't see the comment, Randall Burns, but I had seen the video a while back -- and it is hysterical! Thanks for reminding me of it!

Randall Burns

5 years ago #56

Hey Susan \ud83d\udc1d Rooks, the Grammar Goddess I don't know if you saw this yet but check out the great video that City posted on comment #60, it really reminded me of you, I think you'll get a kick out of it, . :-)

Randall Burns

5 years ago #55

#60
HaHa! LMAO!!! CityVP \ud83d\udc1d Manjit is familiar with this video? This is right up her alley! Thanks for the feedback and support City, always appreciated!

CityVP Manjit

5 years ago #54

Great to read this again six months on. Now I will encourage you to become a writer. Let Weird Al Yankovich show you the way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc

Randall Burns

6 years ago #53

#58
Thanks Javier \ud83d\udc1d beBee Much appreciated!
Sharing again

Randall Burns

6 years ago #51

#54
#55 #56, Thanks for the great response and feedback Louise Smith, much appreciated. I see that we have many of the same interests and yes they do flow together like the flavors of Tiramisu, (Loving all the cooking analogies, they work)

Louise Smith

6 years ago #50

BTW As I am a communicator, I am a writer! I love writing ! Having said that I have to say that I love a lot of things; - I am a Sailor - I am an amateur naturalist/biologist/environmentalist - I am a philosopher/psychologist - I am a photographer - I am a player of board games involving logic not chance - I am a constructor of gardens, clothes and craft work - I am a teacher/mentor - I am a leader AND I am also a Cook! Most of us have many skills and talents that flow into each other like the flavours of Tiramisu

Louise Smith

6 years ago #49

Randall Burns Your buzz is quite extensive highlighting some of beeBee's best. There are quite a few metaphors as well which enhance the flavour. I think if you are a good speaker and a good communicator you are a good writer - you just have to try it. I often tell my clients to use the voice recorder on their mobile to record their thoughts and revelations. It's faster than writing, more organic and less intimidating. They don't have to play it to anyone and there's that software that can turn it into text. I like how you describe how while writing, you can have an epiphany with your ideas changing and developing in totally unexpected paths. I am often inspired to write a post after reading other writers. I can talk about anything to anybody so I can also write about anything. So I struggle with knowing what I want to write about. So I just experiment ! The last post I wrote https://www.bebee.com/producer/@louise-smith-state-of-queensland/why-do-we-make-decisions-that-don-t-pan-out just came to me out of the blue which is unusual for me.

Louise Smith

6 years ago #48

Hi Randall Burns I see you wrote this buzz 4 days ago while I wrote mine on April 11 2017 https://www.bebee.com/producer/@louise-smith-state-of-queensland/why-you-should-not-read-ali-anani-s-buzzes#c37 I thought it was underdone / read so I sent it to people who follow Ali \ud83d\udc1d Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee, who love eating, who often comment on my posts and whom I admire Before becoming a psychologist 7 years ago, I was a high school teacher of Japanese and English for decades So I have read literally 1000's of written works of all genres in both languages (and had to grade them !) I guess this has made me a bit fatigued and it is difficult to maintain my attention (as I speed read and skim well too ) unless the content is engaging, thought provoking and like left overs - there's still something to think about the next day !

Randall Burns

6 years ago #47

Thank You for the share Javier \ud83d\udc1d beBee :-)

Randall Burns

6 years ago #46

#48
Great to hear from you Don Philpott\u2618\ufe0f as usual. ;-)

Randall Burns

6 years ago #45

#47
Thank you Paul Walters any updates on the volcano? Hope you're staying safe

Randall Burns

6 years ago #44

#45
HaHa! Great to hear from you Ken Boddie I'm sure that their "Bark is worse than their bite", definitely "All show no substance", sound effects only. Thanks for the great poem, you always deliver mate

🐝 Fatima G. Williams

6 years ago #43

#45
From one 'non-writer' to another ..... keep non-writing! LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

Paul Walters

6 years ago #42

Randall Burns . To scribble is to create. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Great to see that we really love the same writers on this platform. The Ian's, Gerts, Ali's et al are great to wake up to. Thank you

Paul Walters

6 years ago #41

#45
@kenBodie where on earth does this stuff come from? I love it keep it coming!

Ken Boddie

6 years ago #40

It seems to me, Randy, your writing's a passion, It flows from the soul and it follows no fashion, You may think the kitchen's your real habitat, But if you're not a writer, then I'll eat my hat. Thanks for the mention, mate. From one 'non-writer' to another ..... keep non-writing! Incidentally, are we talking 'loud but harmless' or 'silent but deadly'? 🤢

Randall Burns

6 years ago #39

#42
#43 Well Hello Sara Jacobovici, great to hear from you and Thank You for the share. I had no idea you had that Hive and I've joined, LOL, more reading material for my "Bucket List", thankfully this is all "virtual" or I'd have to expand my library drastically. :-) I appreciate your thoughtful feedback.

Sara Jacobovici

6 years ago #38

The art of writing: Randall Burns is able to put into words what makes writing such a great way of verbally expressing the non-verbal.

Sara Jacobovici

6 years ago #37

Couldn't be prouder for the mention Randall Burns, thank you! For a non-writer, you sure can get your message across. Thanks for writing, thanks for sharing.

Randall Burns

6 years ago #36

#40
Thank You so much Lada \ud83c\udfe1 Prkic I have to say that you're writing is excellent! Keep at it and it will get even better. I enjoy you're posts. :-)

Lada 🏡 Prkic

6 years ago #35

Your writing is delicious as the food and recipes you write about :) I like your style and the joyous energy behind your words, and to me, you are a writer. Yes, writing should be easy, but it's also hard when you write in a language that is not your mother tongue. I've chosen the harder way to start writing. Wish you to keep this energy and the floodgates remain open. :-)

Randall Burns

6 years ago #34

#31
I appreciate the feedback Nicole Chardenet great to hear from you.

Randall Burns

6 years ago #33

#30
Thank you Franci\ud83d\udc1dEugenia Hoffman, beBee Brand Ambassador, I hope you're enjoying a nice robust Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir. A Merlot woud be good as well

Randall Burns

6 years ago #32

#28
#29 It is my pleasure Ali \ud83d\udc1d Anani, Brand Ambassador @beBee, really appreciate the cooking analogy, that's great!

Randall Burns

6 years ago #31

#27
Thanks Phil Friedman HaHa! "The Scribbling Gourmet", I like that. What? No feedback on the metaphors or analogies?

Randall Burns

6 years ago #30

#26
Absolutely Ian Weinberg Great to hear from you

Randall Burns

6 years ago #29

#25
Thank You Gert Scholtz Appreciate your feedback and always good to hear from you.

Randall Burns

6 years ago #28

#23
HaHa! That's the best compliment if I inspired you! Please tag me when it's done. :-)

Randall Burns

6 years ago #27

#22
Thank You for the great feedback I can totally relate to your comment of, "I learn to fly, cross borders and break the barriers laid down in front of me."

Ali Anani

6 years ago #26

I am truly honoed and humbled by your mention dear Randall Burns. Thank you.

Ali Anani

6 years ago #25

If you are a writer or if you intend to be one this buzz is a must read. It is "cooked" by a gret cook who knows what quality ingredients to pick, how and when to mix them, what spices to add and how to serve the finished product. Thank you Randall Burns for this delicacy.

Phil Friedman

6 years ago #24

Thank you, Randall Burns, for the kind mention. Although my profile includes the claim to being a "professional writer and editor" (which I am because I've been paid for those activities for more than [BLEEP] decades), I do not consider myself a "writer" -- but a boatbuilder who writes. It seems to me that you are a chef who writes (as well as cooks). Well, thank the gods for all those who are not writers per se, but are other kinds of characters who happen to write. For they are some of the most grounded and interesting people to be found. IMHO. And that includes you, the Scribbling Gourmet. Very entertaining. Thanks.

Ian Weinberg

6 years ago #23

Your writing Randall Burns is bursting with life. It's like tucking into a delicious bouillabaisse! And thanks for the mention.

Gert Scholtz

6 years ago #22

Randall Burns A fantastic article! Write for yourself first of all, write to learn and enrich yourself while doing so, and write to share impressions and ideas with others. In my view, whether you see yourself as a “writer”, or whether others see you as that, is beside the point. The important thing is to take part in one of the oldest forms of art and expression – which is exactly what you are doing in this post and what you say so well: “Our spirits and souls are the reservoirs of our experiences, emotions, concepts, ideas, wants and desires coupled with our minds that are the eternal spring bubbling with creation and expression constantly”. Thank you for the mention Randall -I am truly humbled to be named alongside many that I enjoy reading, admire and learn from.

Harvey Lloyd

6 years ago #21

#15
Maybe better stated ,.....the nose of the beholder:)

🐝 Fatima G. Williams

6 years ago #20

Every article by each writers here is different and unique so is yours. Offers perspective and value. I have my favorite set of writers here and on Linkedin who I hold close to my heart for they contribute nothing but pure value in their content and never make a mockery of other's writing or style of writing. They respect that each one writes for his own pleasure, to exform those hidden burdens/joys and don't have to make a living out of it or may they want to or have to. A real writer, writes for the pure enjoyment, education and entertainment. Not pointing fingers at whose wrong but rather shows how one can add more value to his/her work. A real writer inspires others to read, enjoy the reflections and inspires them to write another article from the ideas that emerged during the read. Infact, you've inspired me to write a buzz now (chuckles)

🐝 Fatima G. Williams

6 years ago #19

#2
Randall Burns I first want to echo Mr. Manjits words. His comment is awesome and upfront -so kudos to you not to be limited by what is defined. I love people who learn and sometimes people ask me why I keep reading so much and why i write them down, I just look at them and smile if I know they think it's BS. As you say "Writing not only teaches and informs us but also elicits emotional responses as well as reactions from our more nebulous senses. I’d like to agree that even my “bucket list” of things to read is growing far faster than my ability to keep up simple because beBee has so many prolific writers each one unique and humble respecting others opinion and agree to disagree like grown ups. The beBees writing here individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the goal here to learn, share our knowledge and grow as individuals with a heart to give whereby we automatically receive’’ beBee has seen me break my cocoon and as I shed the layers wrapped around me during my childhood, education and certain restricting interactions in the past. I learn to fly, cross borders and break the barriers laid down in front of me.

Wayne Yoshida

6 years ago #18

Randall Burns -- Randy - I am so glad you realized this, and welcome to the world of us non-writer-writers. Personally, I think everyone has great stories to tell. Because everyone has a unique space in life, and no two people do the same thing exactly the same way. This is like tattoos or scars -- every one of them has a story behind it. It's up to everyone to decide - or maybe discover - this is something to do.

Randall Burns

6 years ago #17

#10
Thank you Savvy Raj

Randall Burns

6 years ago #16

#9
Thank You Charlene Norman I can relate to what you're saying.

Randall Burns

6 years ago #15

#8
Thanks Don \ud83d\udc1d Kerr, always a pleasure to hear from you

Randall Burns

6 years ago #14

#7
LMAO! Paul \ I've been called worse, no problem. Thanks for the feedback buddy.

Randall Burns

6 years ago #13

#6
Thank you for the wonderful and thoughtful response Cyndi wilkins

Randall Burns

6 years ago #12

#5
HaHa! Thanks for that Harvey Lloyd the other day when he said; "B.S. is in the eye of the beholder"

Randall Burns

6 years ago #11

#4
Thanks for reading and commenting Pascal Derrien

Randall Burns

6 years ago #10

#3
Thank You Lisa Vanderburg I appreciate that analogy. ;-)

Randall Burns

6 years ago #9

#2
Thank You so much CityVP \ud83d\udc1d Manjit! Brilliant comment, I truly appreciate that. Yes the analogy with Cooking fits right in.

don kerr

6 years ago #8

Randall Burns you have whipped up another tasty missive here. Very skillful and thoughtful. Will share.

Paul "Pablo" Croubalian

6 years ago #7

Thanks for the shout-out, Randy Randy (your new nickname,watchathink?)

Cyndi wilkins

6 years ago #6

Randall Burns...This is a wonderful tapestry of intelligence...sewing the seeds of inspiration to all those caught up in the web...We are one continual network of thought, creating the opportunity to take all those 'things' Ian speaks of and make them real by bringing them to life through the art of writing...It is our channel of choice where others might perhaps choose music or theater...Every day is a blank canvas;-)

Harvey Lloyd

6 years ago #5

Thanks for the mention and thoughts. The writing bit is my way of expressing something that is rattling in my head. Posting is for those thoughts that get written and seem to make any sense. I enjoy your style of writing as its learning, inspirational and full of life. I find all too often people think about something, with synaptic storms raging, and can never get a grip on the topic. Writing forces you to be coherent. Further posting the coherence opens up the thoughts to critic. Making you refine the thought even more. I found out many years ago that when we were targeting new clients i would try and write a letter to them and describe why they should use our firm. Someone in the office would read it back to me so i could hear my own thoughts out loud. Talk about some silly stuff. When i heard my own thoughts i would better understand why i wouldn't buy anything from that person. This allowed me to refine my message and focus the short time we were given. Keep writing, refined BS is smoother than the raw material. Top Shelf BS doesn't cause hangovers.

Pascal Derrien

6 years ago #4

Oh my I am with you there but I am no cook either on top of not being the next writing big thing but you got an advantage on me you have all the ingredients that can stir a good story 👏

Lisa Vanderburg

6 years ago #3

Excellent, funny, pithy, meandering, zesty buzz...just what it should be and uniquely you, Randall Burns!! You clearly have your mise en place set up with the A-list (I'm the 3-second drop movin' on 5 :). Like you, I never got the memo on 'personal branding' :)

CityVP Manjit

6 years ago #2

What you are cooking is the development of a free spirit. How that free spirit shapes with your expression of time is what will emerge evoked by your expression in the buzz that you are a kid in a candy store here. It means that you are at home with the latent capability that resides within you and which is writ large in this buzz or at least I can see it painting within you. This is why the people who work with you want you to write this "shit" down - they are acknowledging your latent (unexpressed) capabilities. You are not encumbered with definitions so this means that you are open to discovery to the callings whirling within you. That is not how most people think. This is not common sense but uncommon sense. That is the most fascinating thing about the cooking metaphor (and not just as profession) it is the expectation of surprise and delight rather than simply finding a recipe for success. In that regard I find great affinity in the way you think. That common sense is looking for those recipes of success does lead us back into a world of being defined or contentment with definition - so kudos to you not to be limited by what is defined.

Debasish Majumder

6 years ago #1

Great buzz Randall Burns! enjoyed read and shared. thank you for the buzz.

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