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James Bailey's avatar

Wholeheartedly agree Rik. One thing that I find is that my “relationship” to the facts, is a core part of the story I’m telling, and that relationship — my feelings and interpretation — is constantly changing. This may cause the “facts” to move around a bit to make the story deliver the intended meaning.

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Rik's avatar

Ah yes, that's an aspect that I resonate with too (though not covered in this essay), the changing of interpretation. I find that usually, right after I've published an essay, already I feel (even slightly) different about something I just wrote ;)

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Larry Urish's avatar

Well stated, Rik. Perhaps revealing the core truth requires that the "bean-counter" facts be altered a bit. You benefit, as do your readers.

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Rik's avatar

Thank you Larry :) I agree!

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Rick Lewis's avatar

You need to be a good liar to tell a true story.

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Rik's avatar

Agreed :) Nice essay title too.

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