“…this sort of thing vibrated like a camel ride across the desert.” What a great image! This essay is perfect—the topic and images flow rhythmically. (And all three of these jobs sound fascinating.)
This was a meaningful inquiry for me since my journey through life as a person without a formal career caused me great distress for many years. But now I see that there was always something I was doing that was important....at least to me.
And to many others. People would say I had a career at SUNY. But I believe I had a mission. And, like you, I feel lucky to be able to look back and believe that I was doing something important.
I so identify with you here. I could hear about a person's day from the moment they wake up, what cereal they like, as much as what makes them tremble in wonder. For hours...
That's not archaeology, Susie! That's oral history, and on behalf of future historians, thank you so very much for your role in saving people's stories. Even though I'm an early American historian by training, I've used oral history transcripts for various projects, and they're a godsend.
“…this sort of thing vibrated like a camel ride across the desert.” What a great image! This essay is perfect—the topic and images flow rhythmically. (And all three of these jobs sound fascinating.)
This was a meaningful inquiry for me since my journey through life as a person without a formal career caused me great distress for many years. But now I see that there was always something I was doing that was important....at least to me.
And to many others. People would say I had a career at SUNY. But I believe I had a mission. And, like you, I feel lucky to be able to look back and believe that I was doing something important.
Marvelous story telling. So clear, I am right back there with you asking questions, listening with fascination to the answers.
Thought a lot about Spiritual Direction when I wrote this. Was mostly fascinated by how much of my life I’ve spent asking.
I so identify with you here. I could hear about a person's day from the moment they wake up, what cereal they like, as much as what makes them tremble in wonder. For hours...
It's the stuff of fiction, all art in some ways, as well as the work you do with directees and clients.
So beautifully written! Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, Renee. Your support means so much.
That's not archaeology, Susie! That's oral history, and on behalf of future historians, thank you so very much for your role in saving people's stories. Even though I'm an early American historian by training, I've used oral history transcripts for various projects, and they're a godsend.
I love evidence of all kinds, oral and written. Was at one time an archivist....But the spoken word is the most immediate.