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Donna's Questions
1. What are the three most important books you've ever read, and why?
Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio--Because it was the first book I ever read that left me feeling like I had something to write about. I loved its small stories about flawed people. I loved its understated misery that was always just out of sight, like a pebble in a hopeful man's shoe. I started writing short stories because of this book.
Richard Brautigan's Trout Fishing in America--Because it's sheer genius. Period.
The Diaries of Anaïs Nin--Because this began my long journey into reading many women writers. Reading Nin always made writing seem like a very glamorous undertaking, full of interesting people and passionate liasons. And, of course, it was my first glimpse into a world where words and sex were connected.
There's tons more, but these are probably the ones that shaped my view of myself as a storyteller most profoundly.
2. If you were able to meet any woman from history (or currently), who would it be and what would you ask her?
I would really like very much to meet Maya Angelou. I don't think I'd ask her much; I'd just like to take her hand, sit and be quiet with her for a few hours.
3. How do you think your kids have been effected by your job? Do you ever bring it home?
I am pretty confident that my job hasn't had any adverse effect on my kids. They see me work on cases (paperwork) at home once in a while, but I never really talk to them about what I do in any detail. Mostly, I think they get a lot more hugs and "I love yous" because of my job...because I am so grateful to have such beautiful little people to clean my soul and remind me of good stuff every day.
4. What helps you to focus, when all you want to do is float?
At work? Mostly fear of screwing up. The consequences of even a minor mistake on my part can be disastrous. When I'm not at work, I float all I want. : )
5. What comforts you the most?
Knowing that I'm always trying to do the best I can, feeling a sense of connection with the people I care for, and gardening. Gardening has definitely been my salvation.
Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio--Because it was the first book I ever read that left me feeling like I had something to write about. I loved its small stories about flawed people. I loved its understated misery that was always just out of sight, like a pebble in a hopeful man's shoe. I started writing short stories because of this book.
Richard Brautigan's Trout Fishing in America--Because it's sheer genius. Period.
The Diaries of Anaïs Nin--Because this began my long journey into reading many women writers. Reading Nin always made writing seem like a very glamorous undertaking, full of interesting people and passionate liasons. And, of course, it was my first glimpse into a world where words and sex were connected.
There's tons more, but these are probably the ones that shaped my view of myself as a storyteller most profoundly.
2. If you were able to meet any woman from history (or currently), who would it be and what would you ask her?
I would really like very much to meet Maya Angelou. I don't think I'd ask her much; I'd just like to take her hand, sit and be quiet with her for a few hours.
3. How do you think your kids have been effected by your job? Do you ever bring it home?
I am pretty confident that my job hasn't had any adverse effect on my kids. They see me work on cases (paperwork) at home once in a while, but I never really talk to them about what I do in any detail. Mostly, I think they get a lot more hugs and "I love yous" because of my job...because I am so grateful to have such beautiful little people to clean my soul and remind me of good stuff every day.
4. What helps you to focus, when all you want to do is float?
At work? Mostly fear of screwing up. The consequences of even a minor mistake on my part can be disastrous. When I'm not at work, I float all I want. : )
5. What comforts you the most?
Knowing that I'm always trying to do the best I can, feeling a sense of connection with the people I care for, and gardening. Gardening has definitely been my salvation.
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I'm going to stifle my mild shock at your age in 1976. From what little I've seen, you look much younger!
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