What is "Doom Eager"?

Lorrie Moore, from "Better and Sicker"
"Martha Graham speaks of the Icelandic term "doom eager" to denote that ordeal of isolation, restlessness, caughtness and artistic experiences when he or she is sick with an idea. When a writer is doom eager, the writing won't be sludge on the page; it will give readers -- and the writer, of course, is the very first reader -- an experience they've never had before, or perhaps a little and at last the words for an experience they have."

Monday, June 7, 2010

Thought for the Day

I was saddened by the news of respected journalist Helen Thomas' sudden resignation/retirement from the White House Press Corps. Although I disagree with her remarks regarding Israel, I champion her right to say them.

Today's thought for the day goes out to Thomas and all the other women who show the courage to speak their convictions, even those with whom we may differ in opinion and ideology.

"Well behaved women rarely make history." -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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  1. JessicaJune 12, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    I was saddened too that this was how she'd end her career. Her remarks went too far, but the Zionists in Israel go too far also. It's such a complicated mess over there.....

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