Twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize, her stories, essays, and poems have appeared in such publications asThe Huffington Post,Provincetown Arts,The Brooklyn Rail,The Water~Stone Review, Per Contra,The Hamilton Stone Review,The Saint Anns Review,Bellevue Literary Review,Calyx,Kalliope,Green Mountains Review,The Fiddlehead,Personal Fiction Writing,Earths Daughters,A Sense of Place, andPoets & Writers Magazine. Studios, isner Award-winning writer Ryan North (Unbeatable . I continue to be amazed at how seemingly insignificant past experiences helped solve a problem. Arts Social Arts Social Sci J 9: 392. doi: 10.4172/2151-6200.1000392 Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination. Talent is excerpted from Pity the Reader: On Writing With Style by Kurt Vonnegut and Suzanne McConnell, published by Seven Stories Press on November 5, 2019. Your talent is incredible!!! Top 10 brightest novels about the meaning of life !<br><br>1. Thanks for sharing! Talent is required. Youre an amazing role model!! I am just left in awe ! Yummy and beautiful! "I don't think being good at things is the point of doing them. Suzanne McConnell holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Arkansas and an MFA in Fiction Writing from the Iowa Writers Workshop. I love this! You certainly are a shining example. In Golden Apples of the Monkey House: A Post-Jungian Interpretation of Myth in the Short Stories of Kurt Vonnegut and . I will refer to it often. Thank you for writing this opinion so eloquently, Polly. I love the photos such a gift which makes me feel closer to Fall, my favorite season. . I cannot verify the attribution, however, and love it regardless. Thank you for bringing your beautiful great outdoors into my world. . I give thanks for you and the blog! Thank you for these words of strength, hope, and faith. With its awesome art, recipes, book reviews, and really excellent writing, this blog is the perfect corner of the internet. The last day of the month on your blog is always a BIG treat . Very helpful in these seemingly uncertain times. Beautifully written, Polly captures my sentiments exactly.. I cherish the healing thoughts therein very much, and they are very helpful. And I told him, no I dont play any sports. Thank you for letting the divine shine through you so brightly! I think you've got all these wonderful experiences with different skills, and that all teaches you things and makes you an interesting . Kurt Vonnegut. Thank you so.much, Polly. He has his dream to have one of the letters of the A band varsity sweaters. Your art, your poetry, your philosophy, your religion, your book reviews, your photography, your husband! Thankful every morning to see another treasure from you in my emails ! Your photos have opened my eyes to the beauty surrounding us everywhere. He dares not only ask the ultimate question about the meaning of life, but to answer it."Esquire Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read The Sirens of Titan is an outrageous romp through space, time, and morality. I cant tell you how helpful this has been to me today. . Required fields are marked *. Well done Polly, I love your book reviews! I loved this post! The blog post by Three Rings also quoted a letter purportedly written by Kurt Vonnegut, which contained this lovely gem in it: "Here's an assignment for tonight They were dedicated, knowledgeable professionals. You have such a gift for photographyand for pastelsand for cookingand for finding interesting booksand, and, and. I agree with you on all points, Polly. Palm Sunday is a 1981 collection of short stories, speeches, essays, letters, and other previously unpublished works by author Kurt Vonnegut Jr.. This is a beautiful summary and reminder of how we can both individually and collectively dissolve the powerless, baseless lies with Truth. Thank you for bringing your hydrangeas into my home via the internet. Im very thankful for your blog. The True Art of Winning By Kurt Vonnegut. . I love it! It says with abundant clarity what thousands upon thousands of thoughtful men and women think and believe. It's cast in the form of fictional autobiography and is . Wow, super powerful and definitely what I needed to hear today. Polly! Vonnegut, one of the most influential (and popular) American writers and novelists of the 20th century, is best known for his novels Slaughterhouse-Five (1969film adaptation 1972), Cat's Cradle (1963), and Breakfast of Champions (1973). I for one want to thank you so much for writing this blog. Thank you for focusing in on and capturing the little things we so often pass by and/or take for granted. Everything you need to connect, communicate, and collaborate with other poets and writersall in one place. Vonnegut: Trade. The plates too! If you dont have an athletes knack for that swing, youre not going to be a pro. I had been raised in such an achievement-oriented environment, so inundated with the myth of Talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could "Win" at them.". Today, with the proliferation of writing programs, I might agree with Nelson Algren. Ads in Poets & Writers Magazine and on pw.org are the best ways to reach a readership of serious poets and literary prose writers. Original, demonstrating individuality and confidence! We are going to check on each other, and progress. from the old days, when male American writers acted like tough guys, like Humphrey Bogart, to prove that they, although they were sensitive and liked beauty, were far from being homosexual. Love your poetry, your photos, your ideas, your YOU! Thank you for being such a beautiful and prolific source of inspiration. This is a fantastic article Pollyso much in it, I know Ill have to re read it at least twice more! I have so enjoyed your recent posts about your garden, your reflections about parenting, your vibrant artwork so many wonderful expressions of Spirit. Deeply nourishing. When I got to Cornell my experiences on a daily paperenabled me to become a big shot on Cornells Daily Sun. You are doing so wonderfully at praising God with your talents. Thats all very helpful for me today, Polly. Thank you!! Thats amazing! I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy. Thanks, and keep on keeping on! I cannot wait to try this recipe! Maybe you were "raised in such an achievement-oriented (spiritual) environment" and "inundated with the myth of" having to . Because writing prose is one thing, and writing a yarn is another. This is one of the BEST explanations of ones understanding of God I have seen in a long time. I feel blessed this morning to know you in all the ways you reveal good and magnify it. First is the idea of truth, which he satirizes though the religion Bokononism. Without a doubt my life has been enriched and uplifted by my acquaintance with you through your blogs. Made me smile while I was reading it. Poets & Writers Live is an initiative developed in response to interviews and discussions with writers from all over the country. Illuminating thoughts, thank you for sharing them. I have had similar thoughts for some time. It is uplifting and energizing to see such bright, cheerful, healthy and fresh images. As Kurt alludes, achievement-obsessed environments have some down-sides. The Workshop held promise to transform the forgotten paperback writer into a famous literary author. Sing in the shower. Wow. You truly are a polymath!! I think you have covered absolutely every way anyone would wish to be blessed. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (November 11, 1922 - April 11, 2007) was an American writer and humorist known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. Your posts are treasure troves of your beautiful and giving heart. Outstanding message! Many, many students write well. "No damn cat, and no damn cradle." (Vonnegut 66). Just listened to your interview, it was stellar! This blog is a daily dose from an spiritually-oriented, artist, thinker, sage. I do theater, Im in choir, I play the violin and piano, I used to take art classes.And he went WOW. Nov 8, 2022. Other flowers are lovely too, but hydrangeas are SPECIAL. Let the world know about your work by posting your events on our literary events calendar, apply to be included in our directory of writers, and more. Pair it with some previous thoughts I shared on on art and self-expression, which also references the myth of Talent (or as I put it, the Tyranny of Talent). Thank you Polly!! Jaromir S. Expand search. Thank you for this compelling essay. But its only one of the components for creating good fiction. He graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, and later attended Butler University in Indianapolis for a short time before transferring to Cornell University . I had been raised in such an achievement-oriented environment, so inundated with the myth of talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could "Win" at them." I just have to say it. . Wish I had gotten this message 75 years ago. A powerful message. And being possessed of less than superlative gifts doesnt mean you shouldnt pursue writing. Thank you! While Kurt Vonnegut's signature blend of post-modernism, Twain-style humor, and Indianapolis-bred Americana might seem distant from the structures of classic myth, writer and scholar Steve Gronert Ellerhoff thinks differently. Interviewer: Do you really think creative writing can be taught? Thanks Polly! Beautiful photos! Every week a new author shares books, art, music, writing prompts, filmsanything and everythingthat has inspired and shaped the creative process. Polly! Polly, Im grateful for you, your prayerful work, your blog, your art, photos, words and colors. You amuse-inspire-edify-entertain-inform-uplift-enhance-educate-color!-my days! The Paris Review asked Vonnegut two fundamental questions for aspiring fiction writers: Interviewer: Surely talent is required?Vonnegut: I was a Saab dealer on Cape Cod for a while, and I enrolled in their mechanics school, and they threw me out of their mechanics school. I love reading your blog with its many insights. Polly, please keep sharing these pages! Prior explicit permission is required, however, for any portion of Polly Castors photographs, art works or writings to be otherwise copied, reproduced in any way, re-blogged or downloaded (Contact Me Here). Try it as long as its fun and you enjoy it. It was never about being the best. Find information about how Poets & Writers provides support to hundreds of writers participating in literary readings and conducting writing workshops. Apply today to join the growing community of writers who stay in touch and informed using the Poets & Writers Directory. Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic. Below is an excerpt fromthe book, forthcoming from Seven Stories Press on November 5. Watch videos, listen to audio clips, and view slideshows related to articles and features published in Poets & Writers Magazine. This blog deeply resonates while being beautiful, delicious, inspiring, and fun. They bring me such joy. I often quote you to others, saying I got the idea from a wonderful friend Ive never actually met. Placing himself in the third group makes for drama and an in-joke about his failure at chemistry. Thanks for sharing this with us. Sounds delicious and simple! Research newspapers, magazines, websites, and other publications that consistently publish book reviews using the Review Outlets database, which includes information about publishing schedules, submission guidelines, fees, and more. Thank You for sharing your innermost so openly. . Can you really teach anyone how to write? a New York Times editor asked Vonnegut, just as he was composing a piece for that very newspaper about that very subject. Opening your email this morning truly lifted my Spirit. Thank you for your a beautiful heart and generous giving of it!! Your blog captures a life well lived, constantly imparting good truth, health and happiness including beauty, harmony, art, science to the world. But man, I wanted to ask him why he was up there, being paid by our tuitions and wasting his own time teaching us if it were so pointless, rather than skulking around the mean streets of Chicago, where he presumably had picked up the knack. The colors are exquisite!!! I had been raised in such an achievement-oriented environment, so inundated with the myth of Talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could "Win" at them." . Love the pictures of your elegant flowers. This is absolutely beautiful and so incredibly helpful and inspiring! And this is where the archeologist said something to Kurt Vonnegut that Vonnegut would later say changed the trajectory of his thinking. Polly.Im happier because of you; I sure do thank you. Love your blogs colour and joyfulness and the inspiring leads, Polly. What a beautiful, exciting place! And a sure wake-up call for me regarding mortal decline. "Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time" is a new documentary about the famed author and the then-unknown filmmaker who wanted to make a film about Vonnegut. I am so totally impressed with your photography, poetry, and painting. New York: Delacorte Press. Thank you so much for this thoughtful, informative and articulate book review, Polly! Love this actually so timely for what I have been thinking about lately. Required fields are marked *. "Jane has a strong feeling that we have both earned whatever we have, and she is . Easy to see why you are much loved. Wes Green. I love it! Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) made his mark with his brilliant antiwar novel Slaughterhouse-Five (1969), published during the height of the protests against the Vietnam War. Click the "Shop Now" button and a percentage goes to support this blog. . I did your tomato tart a few days ago, and it was fabulous! This speaks to me. I just had to comment on todays blog. You truly have a way with words: warm; strong; inviting; enlightening; so substantive, and more. and a whole lot more. I love this poem, Polly, and I shall read it often! Kurt Vonnegut, pictured in 1981, was a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II and survived the bombing of Dresden. Not top-drawer Vonnegut, then, but guilty/innocent Walter is a fine creation, and there's enough of the author's narrative zip to keep fans happy even while the novel fizzles into foolishness. I think youve got all these wonderful experiences with different skills, and that all teaches you things and makes you an interesting person, no matter how well you do them., And that honestly changed my life. Love it. claudiatiefisher.substack.com. It brings joy every day. I did your 52 books challenge, and loved the structure that it provided to my selections. Synesthesia! I really do. Polly, I am absolutely amazed. Your multiple images and vocabulary choices give energy and renewed resolve to flagging spirits. In my sisters case, it was drawing and sculpting. Wow! - New York, 2007. prilis 11.) Thank you! (acrylic) by Polly Castor. The Spirit at work is so well described here. so inundated with the myth of Talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could . In Vonnegut's "The No-Talent Kid", Helmholtz tries to pass this view of life on to Walter Plummer, his C Band clarinet player who likes to challenge the A Band members. Thanks. Love the photos, as usual. I found a couple of specific ideas expressed here that apply to a specific situation in my life. All Rights Reserved. I read and feel the security of the hearth and home. Oh my goodness Polly, this is absolutely magnificent and reaches so far deep into my soul. Just a wonderland of possibilities and ideas and the materials to explore and discover. Review Posted Online: Oct. 6, 2011. Here all this time I thought I had to be as good at.stuff as my older sister.so I stopped many attempts at artpoetry etc. Vonnegut repeatedly tells the reader to "Listen" throughout the novel. Ill be thinking about it all nightand tomorrow we will break out the paints! Everything on your site is so colorful, spiritual and alive! What a stunning place! . So, we came up with a living, breathing version of what Poets & Writers already offers: Poets & Writers Live. In over 50 years Kurt Vonnegut published fourteen novels, three short story collections, five plays, and five works of nonfiction, with further work published posthumously. . Lets all have a productive day and be joyful! The Reason to Do Anything (Quote by Kurt Vonnegut). Like this: Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake. Showing Vonnegut's talent for satire, his first novel, Player Piano, took on corporate culture and was published in 1952. They are always so beautiful and interesting and full of life ! I started about a year ago and look forward to reading it every day. Your poem feels like a lesson, a treatment, and a love letter all rolled into one perfect package. In a sense he " enlarges the scope" of the novel by showing the . Thank you for sharing this. You continue to inspire, impress, and 2023 Polly Castor. Monkey House: With Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Len Cariou, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Miguel Fernandes. . Thank you. Thank you for the insight. Thank you for your transparency of love, your generous sharing of what you are pondering and doing. Your blog has inspired me to get back into painting, cooking, prayer and meditation. I appreciate the joy, inspiration, and great information you provide us in your blogs. I enjoy your blog so much. Thanks, I needed that! My mother adores your blog and speaks to me often about what recent nugget you shared which she thought was wonderful! This variety of experiences and memories built up to bring him to his passions of today. Thank you for your words of wisdom. I found it quite enriching and resonate with those true answers. Such a rich feast! I always appreciate your reviews. This is such a wonderful venture. And I told him, no I dont play any sports. Thank you for your honesty, integrity and willingness to speak out for Truth and Justice!!! View the contents and read select essays, articles, interviews, and profiles from the current issue of the award-winning Poets & Writers Magazine. Thank you for your commitment to reality and our true nature! His works combine science, black comedy, and satire. one bite at a time. What is failure anyhow? This was always my criteria as my son was growing up and deciding on different sports & activities. 3. A wonderful poem Polly! This is absolutely magnificent. Also, since I was a Chemistry major, I had very little instruction from the profoundly literary people. In "Harrison Bergeron," Vonnegut portrays a dystopic totalitarian government that tortures and executes its citizens to achieve its goal of physical and mental equality among all Americans. He is most well know for writing Slaughterhouse-Five, which was published in 1969. You can also subscribe without commenting. In 1973, the year Vonnegut published Breakfast of Champions, Michael Craig-Martin exhibited An Oak Tree at a London gallery. I love your blog. Plummer eventually understands Helmholtz and they both help each other . Search for jobs in education, publishing, the arts, and more within our free, frequently updated job listings for writers and poets. It was rejected, and he was furious, speculating . . I will continue to benefit. Thanks so much! Wow! Kurt Vonnegut wrote --- When I was 15, I spent a month working on an archeological dig. WOW! He wrote a (highly fictionalized) account of the events in his most well-known book Slaughterhouse Five, or The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death [note 9] and goes as far as quoting David Irving - On the number of victims that . You are who you are. I think one reason I enjoy your blog is that you Stand Forth In All Your God-given Glory, expressing everything Good! How blest you are to be a poet, photographer, artist, metaphysician, all wrapped up into One. Well over ten thousand poets and writers maintain listings in this essential resource for writers interested in connecting with their peers, as well as editors, agents, and reading series coordinators looking for authors. BLUEBEARD By Kurt Vonnegut. so inundated with the myth of Talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could "Win" at them. Doing it again this year too! You have a beautiful sense of soul that you share it blesses me and so many! In addition to original material, Palm Sunday contains the following works (written by Vonnegut unless otherwise stated): "Dear Mr. McCarthy" (letter) "Un-American Nonsense" (essay) "God's Law" (speech) You are my favorite artist. It is very appropriate for our times. Well known author, Kurt Vonnegut, shared wisdom for aspiring musicians and I'd like to share his words with you. What lovely Soul-inspired insights! Thank you! . ISBN: 0385333900. Really beautiful, very hope filled. All rights reserved. Kurt Vonnegut was the only one to respond - and his response is magnificent: "Dear Xavier High School, and Ms. Lockwood, and Messrs Perin, McFeely, Batten, Maurer . Really enjoyed your poem on Animal magnetism. What a stunning collection of gorgeous images and though-provoking quotes. Kurt Vonnegut's Magpie More on why it's okay to be interested in everything. You are proving and sharing truth in a precious, creative, encouraging, and heartfelt way. More novels followed, including The Sirens of Titan (1959), Mother Night . The Vonnegut Statement: Original Essays on the Life and Work of Kurt Vonnegut. When we asked what Poets & Writers could do to support their writing practice, time and again writers expressed a desire for a more tangible connection to other writers. Love the abundance of exotic shapes and colours in the Autumn sunshine! She has been granted residencies at Ucross Foundation, Dorland Mountain Arts Colony, and Villa Montalvo Center for the Arts. Asked in 1970 if he was influenced by a particular writer or style, Vonnegut answered: No, although I do see myself as an instructed writer, and there arent many producing authors who would confess to such a thing. What I mean is: I went to a high school that put out a daily newspaper and, because I was writing for my peers and not for teachers, it was very important to me that they understand what I was saying. Because I went from a failure, someone who hadn't been talented enough at anything to excel, to someone who did things because I enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and the helpful ones of others. Her second novel, Dead Drop, is a 'lyrical, daring' thriller, published by Linen Press. shadows. Im a fan! [1] In a career spanning over 50 years, he published fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction works; further collections have been published after his death. Thank you Polly, for saying what needs to be said. Im so grateful for all you share with us. To celebrate the centennial of his birth, here are a few of our favorite . Your blog is very interesting and insightful. Author Kurt Vonnegut Jr. wowed 'em at the Rice University Commencement without ever mentioning floss, calcium or sunscreen. So the simplicity, and thats not a bad word for it, of my writing was caused by the fact that my audience was composed of sophomores, juniors and seniors. I hope Im making this clear: these editors were neither tyrannical nor contemptible. Kurt Vonnegut, in full Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., (born November 11, 1922, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.died April 11, 2007, New York, New York), American writer noted for his wryly satirical novels who frequently used postmodern techniques as well as elements of fantasy and science fiction to highlight the horrors and ironies of 20th-century civilization. Find a home for your work by consulting our searchable databases of writing contests, literary magazines, small presses, literary agents, and more. Vonnegut poses the question . Thank you for this. You are such a gem Polly- it is an incredible blessing to daily read your blog! Kurt Vonnegut. I had been raised in such an achievement-oriented environment, so inundated with the myth of Talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could "Win" at them.". Thank you for your generosity and your overflowing sense of soul which you share so beautifully and articulately with everyone!! 11, 2007], Manhattan, aged 84; his dark comic talent and urgent moral vision in novels like Slaughterhouse-five, Cat's cradle, and God bless you, Mr. Rosewater caught the temper of his times and the . Thank you. Learn more about this program, our special events, projects, and supporters, and how to contact us. - Kurt Vonnegut. The Time Is Now offers weekly writing prompts in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction to help you stay committed to your writing practice throughout the year. With our new HRIS software (BambooHR), we're looking at going paperless. I see joy and love expressed. Oh my gosh how did you know I needed this today? Twitter. What an inspiring and uplifting painting. Click the Shop Now button and a percentage goes to support this blog. Thank you for the constant good thoughts and beautiful expressions of love and joy that you share on your blog. Every week a new publishing professional shares advice, anecdotes, insights, and new ways of thinking about writing and the business of books. You are a shining light and you are definitely using all your wonderful talents. I just love your photos, Polly. My mouth was watering! Thank you Polly for this article on supply! The "Myth of Talent"Kurt Vonnegut's take: January 26, 2023. Now available: The Poets & Writers Guide to Publicity and Promotion, The Poets & Writers Guide to the Book Deal, The Poets & Writers Guide to Literary Agents, The Poets & Writers Guide to MFA Programs, and The Poets & Writers Guide to Writing Contests. Thank you for Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID! Wow!! Claudia Tiefisher. Recommend to friends. I am so happy to have your blog in my life! Harmony is going on all the time; weve just got, Pity and Praise are both Projections (Quote by Jena Schwartz), Gingery Sweet Potato Stew with Kale (Recipe), Blessing of Courage (Poem by Jan Richardson), Lengthening Our Days (New Abstract Conceptualist Painting in Pastel), Hike Photos from Huntington State Park (February 2023), Dont Feel Sorry for Yourself (New Poem by Polly Castor), Jen Evenhus Workshop in Saco, Maine (Photos), Pot-Roasted Celeriac (Celery Root) with Horseradish Sauce (Recipe), Agony (New Good Friday Poem by Polly Castor), Practicing Direction (New Poem by Polly Castor). Bless you for sharing your inspiration with us all. I feel your heart when I see them. This quote encompasses the satiric postmodern themes of absolute truth in Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle. Contents. I have been blessed beyond words by your daily posts. This blog is really stimulating and motivating. [it] was uplifting and instructive. Copyright Poets & Writers 2023. Kurt and Jane Vonnegut worked together to build his career, a fact he readily acknowledged upon their separation. I work to amplify good wherever I find it. What great seeds to sow in world thought! This was a conceptual work of art that consisted of a glass of water on a glass shelf on metal brackets 253 centimeters above the ground with text . Letting our true, authentic self come forth! You are a Creative Genius, Polly. Copy link. Thanks, Polly! I had been raised in such an achievement-oriented environment, so inundated with the myth of Talent, that I thought it was only worth doing things if you could "Win" at them." - Kurt Vonnegut. I am touched by this well thought out, well written essay. I keep coming back to look at the paintings again. Thank you. What a beautiful spirit you have, shining right through your source. And he went WOW. Storytellers use a readers leisure time in such a way that the reader will not feel that his time has been wasted.
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