“Lately I’ve been thinking about Sam Lamott, the son of best-selling author Anne Lamott…”
I recently stumbled across this blog post at the Silicon Valley Mom Blog that began with that line, and I had to keep reading. If you, like me, also dove into Anne Lamott’s book Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son’s First Year early in motherhood, raise your hand! This is one of my favorite quotes from her memoir, which I read over and over when I was at my loneliest:
“Sometimes I’m so hungry for a partner, a lover. One thing I know for sure, though, is that when you are hungry, it is an act of wisdom each time you turn down a spoonful if you know that the food is poisoned.”
Isn’t it amazing to remember that Operating Instructions came out in 1993, way before blogging! Anne has inspired so many of us to put down our own experiences in blogs, baring it all. (You, too?)
“But I’ve been wondering how the Sam Lamotts of the world — kids who’ve literally grown up in print — really feel about all this,” wonders the Silicon Valley blogger, Cindy La Ferle.
Cindy says that she has struggled with how much to write about her own son, who’s in his 20s, in her blog. Sam Lamott must be around 20 years old by now, too. Wow.
I wonder what he’s up to these days. What is he passionate about? Does he write? Does he have any feelings about being the child “star” of such an incredibly popular memoir?
P.S. I realize that I haven’t been writing here as frequently — although things are rocking over at Singlemommyhood if you haven’t been by lately! Let’s just say there’s A LOT going on in my world these days. I’ll update all of you soon!
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Rachel, I am embarrassed to admit that I did not know about this memoir. I must look in to it! Singlemommyood is rocking for sure and I am enjoying all of the posts. Can’t wait to hear what other balls you have in the air! All my best, Pippi
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I haven’t read that by Lamont…but I will be sure to do so! and YES! Singlemommyhood is HOT! Enjoy all the prosperity and good opportunities coming your way! ((HUGS))
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Surfed over after finding you on SocialSpark. I’m loving your blog already!
I haven’t read Operating Instructions but I did enjoy Bird by Bird which is all about being a writer and a great resource.
I think the question of public vs. private is a complex issue for bloggers and I often wonder if having a pseudonym makes it easier or more dangerous. I don’t blog about my children by name but I do use my real name so I am very careful about what I write about. I use whether I’d be comfortable with children reading it as my guideline.
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I read “Operating Instructions” when my son was about 4 months old. It was nice to read that someone actually had some of the same thoughts I did about her son – and sometimes not good thoughts. Ann actually helped me realize that I was not a bad mother at all, I was just human.