And That's the Truth

I read this terrific quote today from Anne Lamott in Bird by Bird:

"The very first thing I tell my new students on the first day of a workshop is that good writing is about telling the truth. We are a species that needs and wants to understand who we are. Sheep lice do not seem to share this longing, which is one reason they write so very little. But after a few days at the desk, telling the truth in an interesting way turns out to be about as easy and pleasurable as bathing a cat."

Rather than explain why it works for me, expounding on her choice selection of rare images (there's a special kind of lice just for sheep?) and simile (pleasurable as bathing a cat), I'll just tell you the truth: my husband celebrates the big five-o the day after tomorrow and we plan to take a few days away starting now. Adios!