tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post1764868311622443413..comments2024-01-26T04:33:21.900-05:00Comments on Erobintica: Slogging ForwardErobinticahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367086200542648795noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-72079973550638641372009-08-11T21:37:01.269-04:002009-08-11T21:37:01.269-04:00R, thank you----thank you---for this post. Thank y...R, thank you----thank you---for this post. Thank you.<br /><br />Peace,<br />AAlana Noel Vothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15678764751722565458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-800580778149706552009-08-06T13:11:21.290-04:002009-08-06T13:11:21.290-04:00Yup, I agree Donna - for way too many reasons to ...Yup, I agree Donna - for way too many reasons to elaborate right now.Erobinticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367086200542648795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-68034619923788445632009-08-06T13:10:32.132-04:002009-08-06T13:10:32.132-04:00Hey Scarlett,
Sorry for taking so long to respond...Hey Scarlett,<br /><br />Sorry for taking so long to respond to your comment. ;-) <br /><br />I will explain why in my post after I write here. It's funny, I have a lot of respect for "blue collar" workers (and really always have) - and yes, they're disappearing - mainly because most of our schools have no interest in introducing students to those possibilities. Okay, don't wanna go off on that rant right now (too bad my husband's not a plumber right now). <br /><br />And yeah, creative types are thought of the same way - "that's no way to make a living" being a commonly held belief. Oh, I could get started with this one too. But, I need to go vent about something else. <br /><br />Thanks - funny thing is, I may be shy, but when I get going.... <br /><br />;-)Erobinticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367086200542648795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-15110839260812446382009-08-05T16:46:29.632-04:002009-08-05T16:46:29.632-04:00West Coast is a real compliment, or so I'd lik...West Coast is a real compliment, or so I'd like to think ;-). Looking forward to seeing you, too!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615190390845433428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-26308973062303573562009-08-05T15:52:04.937-04:002009-08-05T15:52:04.937-04:00Robin,
I have tried to get back here all day to co...Robin,<br />I have tried to get back here all day to comment and am just now making it! Tells you what kind of day I've had here ;)<br /><br />It's hard on artists, creative types in general, to give themselves credit. Society and the media have painted those people in unflattering lights. It's like the disappearing blue collar class - does anyone think of a plumber any other way that the butt crack baring overweight bubba? What about mechanics, carpenters, and so forth?<br /><br />Well, the creative community has the same problem. If you accept accolades, are proud of what you do, they you're a egotistical high on yourself "arty-farty" person. If you don't, you're the foolish, short-sighted starving artist.<br /><br />It's stereotypes that are ingrained in our psyches and they're quite difficult to overcome!<br /><br />I'm terrible about doubting myself. I write something, and think it sucks. Guranteed. And if someone else says it's good...well, they're just being kind or whathave you. <br /><br />So if you're shy...well, I talk to much, so we'll get together, sit next to each other, and you can tone me down while I help get you to open up. How's that?<br /><br />:hugs:Scarlett Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418133067380528898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-58188658611056657442009-08-05T13:21:28.019-04:002009-08-05T13:21:28.019-04:00Hi Donna. You all packed? ;-) Am so looking forw...Hi Donna. You all packed? ;-) Am so looking forward to meeting you.<br /><br />Yeah, the mom guilt thing. I think that part of it is because of when I "came of age" - and I think I better not go any more into that or it'll turn into a rant.<br /><br />I NEVER raised my hand in class. How did I get through school, including college, like that? And I'm glad that I went the science route - I don't think I could have survived writing classes (I've heard all about them from my daughters). <br /><br />One thing I realize is that I got amazingly lucky falling in with the group of poets/writers I have here in CT (and also here in blogland) because though we all have our issues and egos, we also aren't ... I can't think of the word right now (god I hate that) - cut throat comes to mind, but that's not quite it. <br /><br />Thanks and have a great trip.<br /><br />Oh, you'll like this - he said (when we were talking in the bar after I got my liquid courage) - that I looked (or seemed?) West Coast. I thanked him. LOL.Erobinticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367086200542648795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-43004664793946591212009-08-05T13:12:01.310-04:002009-08-05T13:12:01.310-04:00Jeremy - golly gee wiz, thanks. The thing is, I kn...Jeremy - golly gee wiz, thanks. The thing is, I knew folks then - yeah, maybe hadn't met you & Helia in person, but you weren't strangers either. Put me in a room with strangers and I try my best to become just another mussel on the rock. <br /><br />Isabel. You are so right. I have sometimes infinite patience with others and none for myself. I don't know, the file of "accolades" (why does even typing that word make me feel sick to my stomach?) doesn't sound like something I'm ready to do yet. But thanks for the suggestion. I'll let you know when I get brave enough.Erobinticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367086200542648795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-91933859127000611212009-08-05T13:06:33.505-04:002009-08-05T13:06:33.505-04:00Oh, Robin, I so relate to pretty much everything y...Oh, Robin, I so relate to pretty much everything you've written here. The guilt about my self-indulgence as a stay-at-home mom and writer (although the mom part is tons of work and someone has to do it, why not the person who loves it best?). But yeah it does make me feel guilty to have chosen a job just for love and little money while my husband has to deal with all the crap in the real world. But you are also right that at this age we can see time is precious. On your deathbed, would you rather look back and say you did what you loved or what "they" thought you should do?<br /><br />Ditto on the shy thing. I rarely spoke up in my classes unless I really trusted the teacher and creative writing classes were the worst somehow because of all the coolness and posturing. I much prefer writing to speaking, cause I feel like a blithering idiot. But I always think of Cynthia Ozick who was being interviewed by someone and insisted on typing out her answers rather than speaking them. It's a writer thing, so if you're ever in doubt if you're the real thing, remember you're in the same club as Cynthia!<br /><br />Finally, I'm so glad you shared some of the highlights of the workshop. I can never get enough of inspiring wise words. This line jumped out at me:<br /><br /><i>A book that everybody likes, nobody loves.</i><br /><br />One of the many demons I think I need to conquer in this game is the specter of "cool." Not that I ever was, but seriously, do cool people ever really get to have fun? They're too busy posing to ask an author to sign a book, something they can cherish and something I am absolutely positive Stephen Elliott noted, remembered and was flattered by.<br /><br />Please do blog about the signings!<br /><br />And btw, we all want something more. That's why we write, isn't it?Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615190390845433428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-61108447386465139682009-08-05T09:10:38.491-04:002009-08-05T09:10:38.491-04:00It sounds, Jeremy, that Robin's shyness really...It sounds, Jeremy, that Robin's shyness really comes across as poise and elan. <br /><br />Patience Robin. That is the one thing that we need. Patience with ourselves and the self understanding that we work at our own pace and that every step is a step forward, however small. <br /><br />Set up a file for accolades and copy Danielle's, Jeremy's and everyone else's words of praise and support and it will give you insight into what's working in your work as well as inspiration. <br /><br />I wrote somewhere (?) recently Art and writing are an end in themselves and the world benefits and so do you. Ah yes, about Gina Marie's ex. It doesn't sound like you have her ex problem of lack of support for her work, but the first person who needs to believe in and support your work is you.<br /><br />Even one piece published and in such a wonderful collection is a great start.<br /><br />Writing is not self indulgent, for some of us it is survival.<br /><br />Keep writing, it's a great distillation process to focus your thinking and writing.Isabel Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410373111361609148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-90962113216444804552009-08-05T07:42:05.585-04:002009-08-05T07:42:05.585-04:00Ooh, you were just reading my blog while I was rea...Ooh, you were just reading my blog while I was reading yours!<br /><br />I wanted to say, having hung out with you in person in a group, that I found you to be a <i>very</i> articulate, friendly, interesting, and puts-the-group-at-ease presence. I know you're shy 'cause you say so above, but I never would have known.Jeremy Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980177431018869829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-46295798164202225482009-08-05T07:19:09.912-04:002009-08-05T07:19:09.912-04:00Hey Danielle! Thanks for slogging through this lon...Hey Danielle! Thanks for slogging through this long ass blog post. :-) I've been enjoying the pics at your blog - the night walk pics were particularly interesting.<br /><br />I will write about the whole book signing thing - especially since this morning I came across another blog talking about them pointing to others. So, it's in the air.<br /><br />You? Shy?Erobinticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367086200542648795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987049796144967029.post-29513666826943290092009-08-05T04:09:57.646-04:002009-08-05T04:09:57.646-04:00hey robin...:-) havent been here in a while since ...hey robin...:-) havent been here in a while since the kids kept me so bussy..<br /><br />another interesting, deep and thoughtfull post that you share with us..love to have this view on your mind..something that makes your entries so special for me is that they are like pages ripped from your private diary..i like that style a lot.<br /><br />i think its awsome that you had the possibiolity to be at this workshop and also that you went there..<br /><br />yes, please write about the book sining thing..seems an interesting subject to me...i usually only get books signed by the writers i know...the last writer i asked to sign anything for me was donna...i asked her to sign my old copie of her really wonderfull novel and she send me not only a new signed copie but also a lot of book-matching goodies...which was really wonderfull:-) so yes..please write about the book signing subject..right now i d like to ask again someone from our blog land colony..but i m to shy..lolDaniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437792304668178783noreply@blogger.com