For me, it is my family, my roots, my upbringing...
In returning to Indian folkloric and mythic traditions in my creative writing, I hope to honor that link between myself and the long line of foremothers and forefathers who came before me. In doing this writing for and about young people, I hope to extend that legacy to my own children, and all those who come after me.
So I guess it's fitting that my friend Monica Broderick's blog "3 Sisters Village Moving Memoirs" has a recurring creative interview segment called "Tribe Tributes."
I am so very honored to have been included in the 3 sisters tribe, and to have been given the chance to honor my own 'tribe' in doing so. (The '3 sisters' and I all went to college together - so it's a chance to celebrate another fantastic 'tribe' as well)
To read the entire interview - and learn about my creative roots, my process, as well as fundamental questions like why I don't eat either ice cream or froyo, please go here:
3 Sisters Village Tribe Tribute
The site is a fantastic resource for creative inspiration and community - so dig around and enjoy!
It is so important to be able to comfortably look back and embrace your roots - be it to find your creative thread or inner peace! I pay tribute in my current blog as well - but not to my past, well maybe in a round about way- but to an inspiring character...Richard Feynman. He makes me smile as I think of his brilliance, his antics, and his wise words.
ReplyDeleteI loved this piece. Thanks.
Meryl
http://departingthetext.blogspot.com
I love the idea of passing the legacy. It's so important to keep myths and folklore alive in new and creative ways while keeping the root truths alive. Such a great post!
ReplyDeleteMartina
Thanks Meryl and Martina - both for visiting and for the words!
ReplyDeleteMy elderly grandfather is really ill - and I've been thinking alot about his legacy and if my life honors his - it's really fitting this interview came out this week. I can only hope that in returning to these old stories I'm in some way honoring those who came before me, and passing on something to the next generation...