Several years ago I set myself the task of writing an essay without using the letter “e.”  It was more daunting than I thought it would be.  It became a real challenge.  I had to read and reread my drafts over and over.  Those pesky little critters (“e’s,” that is) kept creeping in everywhere.  I  would be sure that I had expunged them all.  “Out, you varmints!”  And then, lo and behold, another one!  It took a while to finish that piece.

After that experience, I wanted to again do something difficult.  So I decided I would challenge myself again.  But how?  Then I hit upon an idea.  I would write about nothing.  Hmmmmm!  Here are the results of my meanderings in the realm of nothingness. Continue reading →