tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post114049391423942717..comments2024-03-20T16:46:13.343-04:00Comments on Marly Youmans / The Palace at 2:00 a.m. / poems, stories, novels: Roasted Phoenix / December 2006Marly Youmanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02377938366750387442noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1167443051696069732006-12-29T20:44:00.000-05:002006-12-29T20:44:00.000-05:00Why thank you, Miss Susanna of the Alabamian Hat S...Why thank you, Miss Susanna of the Alabamian Hat Society!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1167440831504116612006-12-29T20:07:00.000-05:002006-12-29T20:07:00.000-05:00youve had 2006 by the balls! "Poetry is just the e...youve had 2006 by the balls! <BR/><BR/>"Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash."<BR/><BR/>Leonard CohenSusannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419802372495554966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1161436812577614752006-10-21T09:20:00.000-04:002006-10-21T09:20:00.000-04:00Oops. Sorry!Think it was just getting too monstrou...Oops. Sorry!<BR/><BR/>Think it was just getting too monstrous. The bird has been plucked, trimmed, wings tied for roasting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1161186909200672702006-10-18T11:55:00.000-04:002006-10-18T11:55:00.000-04:00My dear Marly, I am probably thickheaded from eat...My dear Marly, I am probably thickheaded from eating too many oysters, but I find it hard to follow the phoenix's latest incarnations, so may I just congratulate you on what is surely more recognition and exposure and then wander off in search of Alka-Seltzer?<BR/>Your friend, <BR/>The Walrus, or maybe it's the CarpenterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1157808929765043832006-09-09T09:35:00.000-04:002006-09-09T09:35:00.000-04:00Rich Horton,What fun--I'm glad you dropped in! Did...Rich Horton,<BR/><BR/>What fun--I'm glad you dropped in! Did I sound thin-skinned about the "y.a." issue? I hope not; I try for rhino skin, or at least naugahyde. And you were certainly right--it was written with Sharyn at the back of my mind.<BR/><BR/>She just picked up a story yesterday for Firebirds 3, by the by... It's set in north Georgia.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming by--truly, I'm not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1157773934002852272006-09-08T23:52:00.000-04:002006-09-08T23:52:00.000-04:00Hi,I certainly was not in the least bothered that ...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I certainly was not in the least bothered that some of the stories in <I>Salon Fantastique</I> (including yours) had a young adult feel -- and I didn't intend for my review to give that impression. (I can't see it myself in what I wrote, but I suppose it might not read the way I meant it to.) I quite enjoy YA stories.<BR/><BR/>It was simply an observation. I had wondered if the more Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1156815094879241722006-08-28T21:31:00.000-04:002006-08-28T21:31:00.000-04:00Miss Susanna, that is either very sweet or very cr...Miss Susanna, that is either very sweet or very crazy. <BR/><BR/>Just remember what Doctorow says about writing (a story, but it'll work for a paper): it may be dark and foggy and miserable, but all you have to be able to see is what's just in front of your headlights. You can go all the way home just like that.<BR/><BR/>See you in September!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1156769750956701492006-08-28T08:55:00.000-04:002006-08-28T08:55:00.000-04:00The only I am looking forward to in September is y...The only I am looking forward to in September is your blog starting back up. <BR/><BR/>I find your commentary on life encouraging, and I am just really struggling to finish a miserable paper.There is just this class and one other between me and graduation, and I just feel like I can't rally my spirits enough to get myself out of panic or deer in university head lights.Susannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419802372495554966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1156013520527325822006-08-19T14:52:00.000-04:002006-08-19T14:52:00.000-04:00Oh, I dunno. I ignore them until they arrive. But ...Oh, I dunno. I ignore them until they arrive. But Year's Best is out on the 22nd; I know that much.<BR/><BR/>I find some of the art blogs to be very interesting--it's fun to see somebody trying out new materials and techniques.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, the internet is often a great big fat sinful waste of time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1155994087910700902006-08-19T09:28:00.000-04:002006-08-19T09:28:00.000-04:00Congrats on things hatching out now. Which ones ar...Congrats on things hatching out now. <BR/><BR/>Which ones are out this month???<BR/><BR/>Also, on the subject of the "a day" series, I found in one of my art magazines an article about Duane Keiser, who did a painting a day for a year, and taught school. He posteed them on his blog and sold them there for a time as well. He now sells them on E-bay. For a look go to http://duanekeiser.blogspot.comblog queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229423128584570391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1150494448158214022006-06-16T17:47:00.000-04:002006-06-16T17:47:00.000-04:00B. Q.,Fire away! I'll check the box, I promise...A...B. Q.,<BR/><BR/>Fire away! I'll check the box, I promise...<BR/><BR/>And I'll wander over to see the pictures of all sorts, once I get my campers launched.Marly Youmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377938366750387442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1150493455412872602006-06-16T17:30:00.000-04:002006-06-16T17:30:00.000-04:00P.P.S.I bought a new system for the Mac and can no...P.P.S.<BR/><BR/>I bought a new system for the Mac and can now upload pics. There is a pic. of baby Lucas born last Sunday.<BR/><BR/>I am also going to post some pics of some of my artwork.<BR/><BR/>--Donnablog queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229423128584570391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1150492490439759482006-06-16T17:14:00.000-04:002006-06-16T17:14:00.000-04:00Marly,If it is too late to send payment, that is o...Marly,<BR/><BR/>If it is too late to send payment, that is okay too. I WILL pick up book when it is out in paperback.<BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/>Blog Queenblog queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229423128584570391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1150492090813483772006-06-16T17:08:00.000-04:002006-06-16T17:08:00.000-04:00Marly,Did you get my message? I tried to post, but...Marly,<BR/><BR/>Did you get my message? I tried to post, but don't see it here. Am mailing payment out this evening.<BR/><BR/>Also are you coming South with NCCAT this summer?<BR/><BR/>Blog Queenblog queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229423128584570391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1150391882877759842006-06-15T13:18:00.000-04:002006-06-15T13:18:00.000-04:00Wow, you! I had only time to skim over the forthco...Wow, you! I had only time to skim over the forthcoming multitudinous Marly Youmans incarnations (giving a party for soon to be married friend tonight) but will come back later and read more carefully. Love to see all of this going on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1150318241391049152006-06-14T16:50:00.000-04:002006-06-14T16:50:00.000-04:00As of June 15, all book promotion checks & sundry ...As of June 15, all book promotion checks & sundry have been received EXCEPT one from Donna the Blog Queen. (Maybe she didn't mail it in the excitement of upcoming new babydom?) <BR/><BR/>All books have gone out from the post office and should have been received...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1141344730183205892006-03-02T19:12:00.000-05:002006-03-02T19:12:00.000-05:00Yes, I'm rather glad as well, Megan. And all right...Yes, I'm rather glad as well, Megan. And all right--no guessing from me!Marly Youmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377938366750387442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1141340460495421862006-03-02T18:01:00.000-05:002006-03-02T18:01:00.000-05:00Thank goodness my name isn’t Yiyiyikikiyay!! You’d...Thank goodness my name isn’t Yiyiyikikiyay!! You’d probably never guess it, or if you saw it, know how to pronounce it, but it grows on you! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1141258720648179712006-03-01T19:18:00.000-05:002006-03-01T19:18:00.000-05:00No problem, Megan--and now I'm imagining you saddl...No problem, Megan--and now I'm imagining you saddled with a Houynyhynm or Yiyiyikikiyay sort of name.Marly Youmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377938366750387442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1141252964704444762006-03-01T17:42:00.000-05:002006-03-01T17:42:00.000-05:00Oops! Sorry about the name, Ms. Youmans. I feel ba...Oops! Sorry about the name, Ms. Youmans. I feel bad about that... my last name, with its many y's, is commonly mispronounced, misspelled or thoroghly scrambled by others, so goofing up someone els's makes me bit my lip. I'd love to write more, but the aroma of buttery cornbread is drawing me away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1140697818393293222006-02-23T07:30:00.000-05:002006-02-23T07:30:00.000-05:00Connie, all things that are verbal and wayward are...Connie, all things that are verbal and wayward are forgiven--especially when they happen early in the morning!<BR/><BR/>Yes, special... I love that dreamy age. Actually, I like all the stages of childhood, but I think that one's especially nice in a reader and thinker.Marly Youmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377938366750387442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1140657316536940532006-02-22T20:15:00.000-05:002006-02-22T20:15:00.000-05:00Yikes! I just reread my comment. This teacher does...Yikes! I just reread my comment. This teacher does know correct spelling and the benefits of editing---so why all the errors? Perhaps I'll blame rushing, overwork, or old age. In truth, there are no excuses. It's a good thing I'm not taking the state writing test.<BR/><BR/>But isn't my student special?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your encouraging words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1140650278026309842006-02-22T18:17:00.000-05:002006-02-22T18:17:00.000-05:00Hi there, Megan--No worry about the 2-3 paragraphs...Hi there, Megan--<BR/><BR/>No worry about the 2-3 paragraphs. More will percolate along eventually, I'd say, judging by my own in-house young writers. Though I do think there is a lot you can learn from forcing yourself to develop a story and finish something--plus it will let you know that you <I>can</I> finish something.<BR/><BR/>Oh, my writing name is not my husband's name, so you're stuck Marly Youmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377938366750387442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1140645121163584452006-02-22T16:52:00.000-05:002006-02-22T16:52:00.000-05:00Mrs. Youmans,You are correct on all matters- Mrs. ...Mrs. Youmans,<BR/>You are correct on all matters- Mrs. L is a fantastic teacher as well as a special and unique person. <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure how you guessed so much about me, but I am a reader and dreamer. I like to view myself as a writer too, although I can't seem to continue anything past two or three paragraphs!<BR/><BR/>Wishing a lazy afternoon suited to joyful musings for all dreamers Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539948.post-1140537116015656892006-02-21T10:51:00.000-05:002006-02-21T10:51:00.000-05:00Megan, I was thinking about your note again--recei...Megan, I was thinking about your note again--received a letter from your teacher this morning in my email box, and that jogged my thoughts. And I just imagine that you are a big reader and dreamer and writer. <BR/><BR/>I have a daughter who is just a year ahead of you in school, and she's that sort! She has been a great starter of stories, and only just now is beginning to keep going with them. <Marly Youmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377938366750387442noreply@blogger.com