Writ & Whimsy

In the archaic usage “writ” can refer to anything written down, although most people will not have heard it used this way except for the occasional use when referring to “the holy writ” which, of course is one of the most enduring and widespread literary works in history.

Whimsy is perhaps more readily recognized as “anything odd or fanciful; a product of playful or capricious fancy”

These two concepts, along with a stubborn refusal to give up belief in the transcendent are what I hope will undergird and infuse my writing here with meaning and vision. A pretentious goal, no doubt, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. I hope you enjoy the journey.

writ (n.)

Old English writ “something written, piece of writing,” from the past participle stem of writan

https://www.etymonline.com/word/writ

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whimsy

anything odd or fanciful; a product of playful or capricious fancy

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/whimsy