Helen and Teacher
The Story of my Life
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Why We Need Dolls In Our Lives - Ruby Lane Blog
Why We Need Dolls In Our Lives - Ruby Lane Blog: Why We Need Dolls In Our Lives: No culture has been without dolls. In some societies, the doll figures that remain seem to be more idol or ritual figures, but the same cultures refer to dolls as children’s toys. They might be very simple compared to their idols or decorative figures, maybe a decorated twig... Read more »
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Miss Charlotte Bronte meets Miss Barbara Pym: What is writing?
Miss Charlotte Bronte meets Miss Barbara Pym: What is writing?: What is writing? Now that I’ve forsaken all else to write fulltime, I’ve actually had time to think about what I’m doing. ...
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Books and Literary Life; Two Memoirs
Lately, I've been reading Larry McMurtry's memoirs, the two books listed in the title. He shows us what I've always believed, that reading and writing go hand in hand. One can't exist without the other. Here is a quote I found particularly inspiring:
Seeing my books reminds me that in a modest way at least, I'm part of literature and the whole complicated cultural enterprise that is literature. . . . The commonwealth of literature is complex but a sense of belonging to it is an important feeling for a writer to have and to keep."
From Literary Life.
In talking about his book collection and the books he has amassed for his book stores, he confirms the importance of books themselves. A Kindle, magical a it is, simply does not give one this feeling of belonging to a community of writers McMurtry calls "immortals." As he says, "sitting with the immortals doe snot make one an immortal but the knowledge that they're around you on their shelves does contribute something to one's sense of what one ought to try for (157)" [as a writer].
Seeing my books reminds me that in a modest way at least, I'm part of literature and the whole complicated cultural enterprise that is literature. . . . The commonwealth of literature is complex but a sense of belonging to it is an important feeling for a writer to have and to keep."
From Literary Life.
In talking about his book collection and the books he has amassed for his book stores, he confirms the importance of books themselves. A Kindle, magical a it is, simply does not give one this feeling of belonging to a community of writers McMurtry calls "immortals." As he says, "sitting with the immortals doe snot make one an immortal but the knowledge that they're around you on their shelves does contribute something to one's sense of what one ought to try for (157)" [as a writer].
Monday, May 7, 2018
Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Guest Blog on Motiviation and Whole Journey; my Fr...
Dr. E's Doll Museum Blog: Guest Blog on Motiviation and Whole Journey; my Fr...: My name is Mary, I’m 26 years old and a Mom and Wife. I have two boys, ages 6 and 5. Twin girls, about to turn 2 in one month . T...
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