tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post8777220738912196187..comments2023-12-24T07:03:54.887-04:00Comments on Oasis Writing Link™: An Interview with Cynthia Pittmann by the Novelist, Elizabeth WixCynthia Pittmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-31081367501801105722019-02-19T20:38:27.947-04:002019-02-19T20:38:27.947-04:00Thank you for sharing your info. I truly appreciat...Thank you for sharing your info. I truly appreciate your efforts and I am <br />waiting for your further write ups thanks once again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-14210272754089955242009-01-24T06:57:00.000-04:002009-01-24T06:57:00.000-04:00Dianne, I'm glad you checked what you missed t...Dianne, I'm glad you checked what you missed too. I think the homeless situation needs to be addressed here, too. There is public housing but somehow maybe drugs/addictions-the people on the street live no where in particular for very long. Once recently, I saw a pregnant woman, addict, asking for money for a few weeks. It was shocking/dangerous to see a woman, under some kind of influence, begging for money in the middle of the street. When she had her baby, she was back out there. I think the police/social services intervened. It's a complicated problem. In Africa, it is probably more common...Puerto Rico is in a state of change about this issue as with many others. When you move to a new place, your eyes see the 'ordinary' with surprise. I always remind myself that the US has serious trangressions with the world to make up for and its own shocking homeless problems. It too easy to get judgmental. <BR/><BR/>Yes, when I read your comment about my life arrangement, I thought of the children's book- "A City Mouse and a Country Mouse" ---in the story they are so different in personality...the country mouse is the author's preferred character. In real life/now that is/ I don't think the character's would be so different...I'm thinking of my neighbors and finding my insight completely wrong! :-)Affectionately...<3Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-91953931673701658502009-01-24T03:35:00.000-04:002009-01-24T03:35:00.000-04:00Dear Cynthia, I am so glad I back-tracked to read ...Dear Cynthia, I am so glad I back-tracked to read your interview. I feel we have many parallels in our living environments, your story about the homeless man and his interaction with you touched me. We have so many homeless people here in Africa, we have been told by the charities that assist them, not to give money to beggars on street corners. The charities are trying to empower the homeless with a roof over their heads and training for work possibilities, but they say they can earn more begging on the streets. We have parents that stand on the side-lines and watch as their children beg for them. There is so much poverty and need here.<BR/>Interesting that you have a "country life" and a "city life", the best of both worlds.<BR/>Love Dianne x xDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013538024712245709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-16652780822882136482009-01-19T10:52:00.000-04:002009-01-19T10:52:00.000-04:00Good comment about the books, Cynthia...I always w...Good comment about the books, Cynthia...I always wonder how people can say "this book is my favorite" when one reads so many that influence us in so many different ways at a given time...♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-74661522408801832212009-01-18T13:16:00.000-04:002009-01-18T13:16:00.000-04:00Elizabeth, great! I hope you go the the website be...Elizabeth, great! I hope you go the the website because it has a lot of other photo shots that you could get ideas from. :-)Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-18168669078822385912009-01-18T12:17:00.000-04:002009-01-18T12:17:00.000-04:00Yes,I know this photo well and LOVE it.It exactly ...Yes,I know this photo well and LOVE it.<BR/>It exactly captures what it was like back then - though the photo is a little bit earlier.<BR/>This is a little how I imagine Antonia to look in the book.<BR/>Thanks for making me remember this excellent photographer.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-75526980852255961612009-01-17T13:31:00.000-04:002009-01-17T13:31:00.000-04:00Elizabeth, your comment made me think of the Ruth ...Elizabeth, your comment made me think of the Ruth Orkin photo "An American in Italy." Please check out this site: http://www.orkinphoto.com/photographs.php<BR/>It shows the referenced photo, and as I imagined you purposefully striding, this image is what I saw. Also, I'm sure the photos of New York will be of interest to you. It's all biography and no theory!Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-66940457967289719012009-01-17T11:03:00.000-04:002009-01-17T11:03:00.000-04:00Wow!Have just re-read through all your comments an...Wow!<BR/>Have just re-read through all your comments and so on.<BR/>This cross-cultural thing is so interesting.<BR/>I'm lucky I feel pretty safe in New York - I used to think when I lived in London and on LI that I would almost certainly be shot the moment I stepped out onto the street in Manhattan.<BR/>I do think it's sad that a woman walking alone is considered fair game -anywhere in the world....When I was in Italy in my long past youth, tall fair N.European and American girls had tribes of followers.<BR/>I learned to stride around looking fierce and purposeful.<BR/>I still can't bear reading theory.........<BR/>happy weekend.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-86883084614471685142009-01-17T07:01:00.000-04:002009-01-17T07:01:00.000-04:00Castle in Spain, Lala Ema, I've lived in Puerto Ri...Castle in Spain, Lala Ema, I've lived in Puerto Rico for over a decade and feel connected to so much that is only here. I feel no desire to move. But, it's the most popular passtime for people all around me here to talk about moving- especially now when there is so much transition and economic change. No one knows the future. (for sure!) Thank you for your good wishes for me, and I understand what you mean about life trust being rare. I'm going to start observing more to see if I know anyone who actually trusts life- continuously. Right now the weather is cloudy with rain on occasion...it's back to the very active routine of ordinary life.<BR/> :-) Goodbye to lazy days!Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-62408776307951957272009-01-16T10:19:00.000-04:002009-01-16T10:19:00.000-04:00great interview Cynthia ! i was wondering if you m...great interview Cynthia ! i was wondering if you mean to stay in Puerto Rico or if it is just a halt. It's interesting to read your views about your life there. <BR/>now, knowing you more, i truly wish you to trust life more. I guess this is what we all want but how many of us can really assert that?<BR/><BR/>Have a great week end<BR/>possibly sunny and lazy<BR/>:-)My Castle in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572760890022593531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-76011592426990238172009-01-14T18:36:00.000-04:002009-01-14T18:36:00.000-04:00Sarah Laurence, Thank you for coming over to read ...Sarah Laurence, Thank you for coming over to read our interview. About books, I've also learned that many books are worth reading, even if I suffer. There's a certain satisfaction in overcoming resistance; and a lot to be gained by the mental tug and pull that comes from reading theory, criticism, difficult poetry or books in another language (Spanish or French).Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-16413237789608158752009-01-14T18:14:00.000-04:002009-01-14T18:14:00.000-04:00Thanks Sukipoet, I appreciate your feedback. I thi...Thanks Sukipoet, I appreciate your feedback. I think the scholarship is a good idea, too. Maybe I can figure something out, there. <3Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-87639839431157785542009-01-14T18:13:00.000-04:002009-01-14T18:13:00.000-04:00Cynthia and Elizabeth, this is a wonderful intervi...Cynthia and Elizabeth, this is a wonderful interview. Good questions and thoughtful replies. It's fun that you two have connected in cyberspace. <BR/><BR/>I thought it was especially interesting that you chose books that had influenced you but weren’t necessarily enjoyable. <BR/><BR/>I agree that money is well spent on young scholars. My husband had a grant for his PhD and now he’s teaching and inspiring so many young minds. It’s the gift that keeps giving.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-964287078939192222009-01-14T16:54:00.000-04:002009-01-14T16:54:00.000-04:00Fabulous interview. You always write/speak with s...Fabulous interview. You always write/speak with such depth Cynthia. You are very articulate. The questions were thought provoking and your answers unique. What a life you have lived! I love the scholarship you would set up. I always thought that I'd like to do something like that if I had some money. Be well, Sukisukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-42782341059522162192009-01-14T14:54:00.000-04:002009-01-14T14:54:00.000-04:00Passion4Blue, I think it was a trick of fate, eith...Passion4Blue, I think it was a trick of fate, either that, or I decided that I wanted to live where it was warm and you preferred cold! Maybe you'll retire with T here in the warmth?Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-82991644736168293392009-01-14T14:21:00.000-04:002009-01-14T14:21:00.000-04:00Cynthia, You may need to quit your job soon just t...Cynthia, You may need to quit your job soon just to keep up with your blog! <BR/><BR/>I know there's not enough time in a day, but you sure know how to make the best of it.<BR/><BR/>Your blogs keep my heart close to home...especially during the wicked winter we're having here in Michigan.<BR/><BR/>How did we ever end up trading places?Passion4Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028273419292366829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-33264830539653851372009-01-14T11:27:00.000-04:002009-01-14T11:27:00.000-04:00TPC, thanks for your comments! Did you all notice ...TPC, thanks for your comments! Did you all notice that TPC has posted his interview? Go over and check it out!<BR/><BR/>Just a Plan Ride Away, I enjoyed you Poland photos and your comments about the visit. Do I also enjoy hearing about these encounters. Do you want to do an interview? You probably also have a lot to share. Thanks for coming over for a visit!Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-4778127367970269742009-01-14T10:53:00.000-04:002009-01-14T10:53:00.000-04:00Oh my goodness! I popped over to learn a bit more ...Oh my goodness! I popped over to learn a bit more about you and I've hit the jackpot. It is always so interesting to read about other people's expat experiences. It must have been so frustrating (and annoying and probably sometimes scary) for you to be the recipient of all that attention. This was a really fascinating Q&A. Thank you for sharing so much about yourself.TBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580447766102705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-43261179405250230122009-01-14T10:41:00.000-04:002009-01-14T10:41:00.000-04:00I found your answers very insightful. Each place y...I found your answers very insightful. Each place you have lived adds to your general perspective of life. I enjoyed your openness in discussing this topics, you are admirable. I just posted my answers to your questions. Thank you so much for sharing.The Pink Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006823919205286012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-88487957529978520502009-01-14T10:34:00.000-04:002009-01-14T10:34:00.000-04:00I just came back for a trip to London via "A Cuban...I just came back for a trip to London via "A Cuban in London" and I'm afraid I 'over-posted' in the comment section. He has an excellent essay about gender dynamics so go check it out.<BR/>Thank you for your visit, Cuban in London.Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-17244210682263728042009-01-14T08:28:00.000-04:002009-01-14T08:28:00.000-04:00Thanks for such an honest interview. So, you want ...Thanks for such an honest interview. So, you want to trust life again. Good luck :-).<BR/><BR/>Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-24813406959896114882009-01-13T18:17:00.000-04:002009-01-13T18:17:00.000-04:00"pearl earring" argh- responded too fast!"pearl earring" argh- responded too fast!Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-87588026455106848502009-01-13T18:13:00.000-04:002009-01-13T18:13:00.000-04:00Catherine, I just love your stopovers to have coff...Catherine, I just love your stopovers to have coffee and a chat. What a compliment you offered me by calling my blog an experience. I wish you lived nearby as well I know we could talk for hours! "The woman with a pearle earing..." your artistic concept was inspired. <3 <3 !Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-12580143368135016582009-01-13T17:25:00.000-04:002009-01-13T17:25:00.000-04:00Dear Cynthia -Hi there blogging buddy! I'm playing...Dear Cynthia -<BR/>Hi there blogging buddy! I'm playing catch-up today with all my favorites and I always have to make sure I have extra time and a hot cup of coffee when I come to the Oasis. It's not just a blog - it's an experience! This interview was such an interesting insight into your heart and mind! You know what I thought after reading this? I wish she lived next door to me. I could spend hours talking to you. And I'm sure, with your teaching experience, you could answer my continual (or is it continuous?) stream of questions. We would definitly get on just fine. Thank you for all the beautiful thoughts you left me. I was overwhelmed by warmth this morning. Again - a terrific interview - and on Elizabeth's part too.<BR/>Much love -<BR/>CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-69466596077916503892009-01-13T16:03:00.000-04:002009-01-13T16:03:00.000-04:00Alyson, I sure understand what you mean about chan...Alyson, I sure understand what you mean about change, even if we live most of our lives in one place, over the decades there is change-not only does the place change but you do as well. Sometimes people are miserable because they want it to be like it was in the past. Actually,come to think of it, we're all like that...psychologically or psysically looking for someone we once were or return to something we once knew...the familiar. <BR/>Thanks for you visit! Come again.Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.com