The name Bene-Log means “Good Word.” Bene from the Latin prefix for well or good, and the Greek root meaning word.
“What’s the good word?” is a familiar expression used by my ancestors on a daily basis. The response to this inquiry included personal greetings, descriptions of one’s well-being or illness, community gossip, the latest obituaries, the supper menu, church news, newborns both human and livestock, crop conditions, and or declarations of blessings from the Lord Almighty. The “Good Word” was communal and free flowing. It included family members, neighbors, and the occasional stranger passing through their small town. These ancestral sources became the muse and motivation for my creativity. It’s how I learned to share Bene-Log.
I was fortunate enough to live among the sage elders and ancestors of my mother’s side of the family. of my ancestry My great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and their peers were the history keepers and storytellers of their generation; in addition, to being the visionaries for the next generation. Their hopes and dreams connected every generation past and present. These elders promoted and encouraged any talent that I may have, and I am ever grateful for the legacy.
It is my desire to continue to share my inheritance through narrative poetry, short stories, and inspirational materials and dialogue. These are the tools and talents to connect one generation to the next. Their voices, their triumphs, their struggles carry the universal themes of love and survival, as well as perseverance and adventure. So, when someone asks, “What’s the good word?” I answer, “I’ve got a story to tell!”
I invite you to like, share, subscribe, and participate in open dialogue with the blog, the books, and the community of Bene-log. I’m sure you have a “good word” to share. Your comments, questions, and stories are welcome. Please follow me on social media, click icons below. You may also email me here: patriciaboydwilson@bene-log.com.
The Good Word 