What I Don't Know...but probably should.
I've never done this and I'm not sure I'll do it now, but... if someone actually posts something, I just may get going. (Okay, full disclosure: Sally Fields and I have the same birthday. When she cried "You like me! You really like me!" it was SUCH an out-of-my-mouth experience. So if anyone blogs on my blog...or does whatever verb one does on someone else's blog...I will be simultanelously astonished, jubilant, and humbled.)
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Thomas Dotson says:
Welcome Victoria
Thanks for making a blog post Victoria! We are glad to have you here on the Red Room. It's always hard to go first and I just wanted to thank you. I hope to read more posts you've written.
Victoria Zackheim says:
Thomas, thank YOU. I'm so
Thomas, thank YOU. I'm so new at this and can only hope that I don't fall flat on my blog-face!
Helen Oyeyemi says:
huzzah
do get going, Ms Zackheim
Victoria Zackheim says:
Helen, thanks for the
Helen, thanks for the encouragement!
Victoria
ROBRIELWOLF says:
Prepare to be astonished!
I love that you and Sally Fields have the same birthday, and I often feel the same way regarding the whole "You like me! You really like me!" sentiment. Thus, I couldn't help but comment on your blog. Welcome to the heady world of blogging, and I'm sure you're already well in the heart of the world of being liked. ;)
Victoria Zackheim says:
thank you!
Thanks for responding to my blog...this is amazing! I'll try to check in daily, but I might not always succeed.
Leora Skolkin-Smith says:
Leora
Leora Skolkin-Smith
Victoria, I have a soft spot for Sally Fields! And here's a hearty welcome to the blogosphere. For others, though, Victoria is the most wonderful writer herself, author of a powerful novel called THE BONEWEAVER and two anthologies (which she has edited and which both have tackled some raw and painful material so artfully)--so I'm adding applause with my welcome.
-Leora
Victoria Zackheim says:
Applauding Leora
Thanks for the lovely comments, Leora. Your lyrical novel, EDGES, isn't exactly chopped liver! (Think: chateaubriand)
Victoria Zackheim says:
When a candidate cries
Listen, I'm not the biggest Hillary Clinton fan in the world (which is not to say that I couldn't support her heartily if she wins the nomination), but what's this garbage over yesterday's show of emotions? People cry. Yes, even men. Even what's-his-name---you know, the one who looks like Alfred E. Newman, but isn't as smart, and was never actually elected (at least, not in a free and open election)---cries in public. So when a candidate who happens to be a woman, and who's putting in 22-hour days while being verbally poked, prodded, jabbed, and otherwise mutilated, is suddenly asked "How are you?"...how could it not provoke an emotional response?
Is it a sign of weakness, of inability to serve? Or is it an indication of...gasp...being human.
Helen Oyeyemi says:
hm
boys don't know what to do when girls cry. a while ago one of my girlfriends was really upset, and i was there, and a male friend was also there, and he got agitated to the point of saying: 'look...just stop crying...please...if you stop i'll give you TWENTY POUNDS'
(she did, he did)
i suppose what i mean is uncomfortable response to hillary's tears seems clearly gendered, a sort of o-god-what-is-it-she-wants moment. how boring that this happens in both personal life and the world of governmental politics.
Victoria Zackheim says:
The Crying Game (con't)
Yes, it does seem to be a gender thing, doesn't it. Still, I think it's a sad commentary on our society that a show of emotions is more often than not equated with weakness.
Lauren John says:
Welcome Victoria
"God created man because he loves stories" --Eli Weisel
I am really glad that you are here in Red Room because you were very kind to me a few years ago when we served on a panel of Jewish authors at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center. You thoughtfully introduced me, an unknown librarian who had written a book about book groups--and who had been invited to join a stellar group of Jewish authors--you, Elizabeth Rosner, Joshua Braff, etc. by virtue of a shared ethnic heritage.
I am returning the favor now by mentioning your latest work on my new blog here at Red Room and hope to see you at your appearance this week--Wed January 16 at Keplers Bookstore in Menlo Park at 7:30 p.m.
Come visit my blog and see your entry http://www.redroom.com/blog/lauren-john/resolution-reading
Best wishes and happy New Year to a literary mensch!
Regards Lauren John
Victoria Zackheim says:
Hello!
Lauren, so nice to "see" you again! That was a wonderful program, wasn't it. Thanks so much for mentioning For Keeps and our reading tomorrow night. Be sure to invite everyone you've ever met who lives within 100 miles of Menlo Park...and I hope to see you there!