Me at 15 and below as a newborn; I'm glad some things improve with age!Almost a month has gone by since I began Life In Progress and allowed Blogger Red Dirt Mule to interview me, the newbie Blogger. Below are five questions RDM posed, and my answers...
1. Life In Progress is a new Blog. Why did you start Blogging?
Because, at heart, I'm a creative soul and wanted to get back into something I once did for money--writing--for fun. I have several friends who Blog, and one kept after me to try my hand. So far, I'm enjoying the experience.
2. You are a Global Nomad, a writer and a librarian. Which describes you best and why?
I think all three capture important parts of me as a twenty-first century person. The Global Nomad is someone who lives in and loves other cultures, as I did growing up in Central America. Being a writer and an observer is an outgrowth of that. I became a librarian because I wanted to do something that brought together my love of words and facility with language and the ability to connect people with information. I also love learning, reading, teaching and using technology, so the evolving world of librarianship seems a good fit. It also doesn't hurt that most librarians I know are diversity-friendly and welcome persons with disabilities into the field. Now, if only I could find a job...
3. Name your favorite childhood book (age 12 or younger) and explain its impact on your life.
This is an interesting question because there is more than one book. The Little Prince springs immediately to mind, as do the books from the Wrinkle In Time series by writer and librarian Madeleine L' Engle. I also had a book of poetry for young people called Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle, which I believe is still available today. Additionally, I read A Tale of Two Cities in elementary school as well as books on the history of the country in which I was raised. All of these impacted my desire to read and learn and fueled my imagination. The one thing I regret was that there were no books around for kids with disabilities, so I often felt invisible. I'm happy to see that such books exist today.
4. What do you value most in a friendship?
Sharing and a sense of humor.
5. What is the most courageous step you have taken in your life?
There are many since my birth and survival, which themselves were difficult, according to my mother. I speak up a lot for things that can make others uncomfortable--disability rights, GLBT rights, women's rights--and when people ask how I am so well adjusted given my circumstances, I say "therapy." I understand what it feels like to be treated differently and would like to see that change. I am all about inclusivity. Now, I'm wondering if I am brave enough to share this posting...
1. Life In Progress is a new Blog. Why did you start Blogging?
Because, at heart, I'm a creative soul and wanted to get back into something I once did for money--writing--for fun. I have several friends who Blog, and one kept after me to try my hand. So far, I'm enjoying the experience.
2. You are a Global Nomad, a writer and a librarian. Which describes you best and why?
I think all three capture important parts of me as a twenty-first century person. The Global Nomad is someone who lives in and loves other cultures, as I did growing up in Central America. Being a writer and an observer is an outgrowth of that. I became a librarian because I wanted to do something that brought together my love of words and facility with language and the ability to connect people with information. I also love learning, reading, teaching and using technology, so the evolving world of librarianship seems a good fit. It also doesn't hurt that most librarians I know are diversity-friendly and welcome persons with disabilities into the field. Now, if only I could find a job...
3. Name your favorite childhood book (age 12 or younger) and explain its impact on your life.
This is an interesting question because there is more than one book. The Little Prince springs immediately to mind, as do the books from the Wrinkle In Time series by writer and librarian Madeleine L' Engle. I also had a book of poetry for young people called Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle, which I believe is still available today. Additionally, I read A Tale of Two Cities in elementary school as well as books on the history of the country in which I was raised. All of these impacted my desire to read and learn and fueled my imagination. The one thing I regret was that there were no books around for kids with disabilities, so I often felt invisible. I'm happy to see that such books exist today.
4. What do you value most in a friendship?
Sharing and a sense of humor.
5. What is the most courageous step you have taken in your life?
There are many since my birth and survival, which themselves were difficult, according to my mother. I speak up a lot for things that can make others uncomfortable--disability rights, GLBT rights, women's rights--and when people ask how I am so well adjusted given my circumstances, I say "therapy." I understand what it feels like to be treated differently and would like to see that change. I am all about inclusivity. Now, I'm wondering if I am brave enough to share this posting...
