"Zest. Gusto. How rarely one hears these words used. How rarely do we see people living, or for that matter, creating by them. Yet if I were asked to name the most important items in a writer's make-up, the things that shape his material and rush him along the road to where he wants to go, I could only warn him to look to his zest, see to his gusto." ~ Ray Bradbury
I hope your day is filled with ZEST and GUSTO!
22 comments:
Lovely, gave me a big smile.
Thanks for the reminding me to enjoy writing and stay upbeat. I will heed your advice!
This is a great reminder as I trudge through revisions. Thanks!
Right back at ya! Your posts always make me smile and inspire me. :)
I love the word Gusto! It is so fun.
I also am partial to Gumption. Don't know why the G's...hmmm
thanks for always being such a ray of sunshine Shannon!
;o)
Jonathon - I'm glad I made you smile.
Anissa - May you revise with zest and gusto, Anissa!
Bethany - Aww, thanks, Bethany!
Princess - I love the word gumption. It has such a positive connotation.
Ha, zest and gusto are my anti-words. Love the quote; love the kitty pic more.
ZEST. check
GUSTO. check
I got my priorities in order!
Amen to that!!!
I love this! You are so right.
sf
This definitely filled me with Zest, but I'm not so sure about the Gusto. LOL. : )
Have a great day!
I am not zestful today... I'm tired. But that kitty makes me very very happy!!! :D
Great quote!! Zest & gusto are definitely important :)
Just wrote "Zest & Gusto" on a post-it and I'm sticking it to my mirror. :)
love the reminder...
thank you.
much love
Hey, Carol and I are giving that book away in our contest, y'know. :)
All you have to do is write some flash fiction... (hint. Hint. HINT.)
;)
It is, however, a great quote.
Shannon--Thanks for the reminder. I've been easy distracted the past week. Hopefully tomorrow I will be full of zest and gusto. :)
I love this post. I love writing, even on the bad days. Everyone has them, but it's hard to get excited for someone who constantly complains about the process.
Yay for zest!
Sometimes when I don't have it, a little coffee helps. :) That's probably not a good thing but for now, it's working out okay. You, dear blogging friend, are definitely one who frequently reminds me of zest and gusto. This was a perfect post for you to write.
Bane - Yes,but does your big doggy love the kitty pic?
Tricia - Priorities are good!
Kelly - Yes!
sf - Thanks. Ray Bradbury is a wealth of great writing stuff.
Kimberly -I'll have to keep working at the gusto part then!
Valerie - I do what I can. :)
Jemi - Aren't they just fun words?!
Karen - Good girl! Maybe I'll try that too.
Stacey - Enjoy!
Simon - Hmmm. Are you trying to tell me something, Simon?
Sharon - I hope so, too. Fun words like that have to give you some kind of energy boost.
Stephanie - I love your always-positive attitude and your enthusiasm Stephanie!
Roxane - Thanks, Roxane. Coffee is also one of my tricks. Whether it helps or not, it sure feels good. :-)
Yay gusto!! Thanks for the reminder:-)
Loved this! Zest and gusto are words that you can taste and feel.
What an adorable image :)
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