Today’s prompt is “Note”. In describing it, WordPress refers to musical notes and written notes. For the latter they have suggestions for poets, artists and composers. I’m not a poet, nor a composer and I can barely draw. So I’ll have to wing it today.

One of the most interesting uses of the word “notes” is the way it is used in acting. After a play, or a practice for one, the director (or anyone else who has a position allowing them to comment) will provide “notes”. Notes are their viewpoints or recommendations for improvement or change.

Now, I’m an outsider when it comes to theatre or drama. I don’t need all the fingers of one hand to name plays whose titles I can remember. And, I’ve never seen Hamilton. My family will tell you, I fall asleep in most plays. So notes are not my forte.

I’ve only actually seen notes presented in TV shows like Studio 60. From what I’ve observed, notes can be major changes or minor recommendations. They can be given with great emphasis and even anger, or they can be presented gently with a smile and a little humor. Basically, they are criticism. Regardless, the emphasis of these notes is on change, and change is notoriously difficult to accept.

Maybe some of you reading this can provide some notes about my writing style – not that I will be willing to accept them. I know my writing is off-the-cuff, mental regurgitation with minimal emphasis on proper writing style, but I kind of feel comfortable with it. My purpose in writing is to merely to record some thoughts, extemporaneous as they might be. But, I also have a desire to improve my writing and possibly even be perceived by some others as having a little mental accuity in doing so.

Therefore, if you have some notes for me, feel free to provide them. And, I’ll feel free to accept or reject them. (You’re not the boss of me!)