In Praise of Whimsy

Author(s)

Leslie Miklosy

Document Type

Blog

Publication Date

5-17-2021

Abstract

I enjoy whimsy in wordplay. I like its humor, freedom, creativity and flexibility. Whimsy gives permission to, invites and replenishes those who engage in it. Think of it as recess in school, coffee break at work, intermission between life’s multiple acts.

Keywords

Erma Bombeck, humor writing, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop, University of Dayton

eCommons Citation

Miklosy, Leslie, "In Praise of Whimsy" (2021). Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog. 654.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ebww_blog/654