Our stories define us, they tell who we are and where we came from. Recently I had the opportunity to interview Natalie Goldberg whose fan I have been for many years. She writes books
to help writers to write. And what she said really struck a chord for me. "It's all important," she said. "The jello that you ate and the kool aid that you drank and how your father treated you is
all important." She said that writing is a journey of self-discovery. I agree with her. I've always kept journals and when I look back at where I've gone, some things amaze me and others make me
laugh at myself, which is always a good thing. We discover ourselves through our stories and we also come to know others.
