Comments for Claudia Putnam

Comment on Lies and the Ways We Live Them by Parker

Parker — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:15:40 +0000

Claudia,

This is the first time I have checked out your site….and I find myself not returning to work, like I should. So many of your posts have such truth and thoughtfulness to them. Your writing is so pure and sensitive. Anyway, I can completely relate to this article. I had to choose between a marriage that was not fulfilling to me or a life of truth that would likely hurt many that I have made connections with. I chose living in my truth regardless of the consequences. As a result, I lost many I was close with. But I can say that it feels much better to know that I am not misleading anyone, at least meaningfully. Can I say it has brought me true happiness? Nope. I can say that it has helped me get on the path of the pursuit of happiness.

Comment on Pieces of Silver by psogge

psogge — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:49:14 +0000

Love this post and the start of the poem. And I want to see a poem titled Advices. Even if it is a different poem.

Comment on Is Menopause the Glass Ceiling? by Carmel

Carmel — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:58:48 +0000

Ah, so it’s a natural process for our brains to shrivel up along with our skin and um…well, never mind. I suspect some of the crankiness might be related to the lack of sleep. I’m all for the cabin in the woods!

Comment on Dearly Beloved by Claudia Putnam

Claudia Putnam — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:31:37 +0000

Thanks for coming by, Dr. Loehr. It’s good to hear from you. Your compassion and expertise made a big difference in our lives all those years ago, with both children. Most of the time you probably have news and information for parents that’s helpful, and even when that’s not the case, they’re never unfortunate in having you for a physician.

Comment on Dearly Beloved by Jim Loehr

Jim Loehr — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:01:16 +0000

I still have the story that you wrote for the Sunday Camera in 1989 titled “Losing Jacob”, and have, unfortunately, copied it many times for families in a similar situation. Your telling of your story has helped many, and especially me in counseling them. Best Wishes.
Jim Loehr, M.D.

Comment on Pieces of Silver by Claudia Putnam

Claudia Putnam — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:33:37 +0000

Suze Orman also says she’s a virgin at 50-whatever. God bless ‘er.

Comment on Pieces of Silver by deepforestgreen

deepforestgreen — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:17:46 +0000

Great post, funny about toll booths. I lived in California all my adult life until 35 years old when I moved back my childhood land, the US Northeast. The only toll booths I knew of in the San Francisco Bay Area were on the bridges, Golden Gate and Bay Bridge in particular.

But back east there seems to be a little man in a toll booth charging a few coins every ten miles. It’s ridiculous, it seems the fee can’t justify the wage, never mind account for road care. But over time I too have developed this fondness for the toll booth adventure:

– trying to fly into the fastest lane: 75 to 0 while changing lanes and while
– fingering the console for coins, then
– driving into the weird little slot
– feeling the suspense around whether the toll-person will be nice or not (always yes, but still the suspense)
– feeling the suspense around whether your quarters are real or whether sirens will roar and cops will descend from every direction
– yay, green light! i passed!
– pulling out and trying to get ahead of the guy in the next car over who obviously can’t drive..

Good times!!

As an afterthought, you might say that Yankees are way too Yankee for an auto-ping of a checking account. “Hands off my money.” I’ll count out dimes for tolls and quarters for parking meters, and the lady behind me understands completely. Also, we’ll pay cash for most everything else, thank you very much. (We know it’s a sickness.) (But even Suze Orman says ‘only use cash, no automated payments.’ Just sayin…)

Comment on Pieces of Silver by Kerry

Kerry — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:15:20 +0000

Sweet reading this this a.m. My friend often tells me he feels like 14 shiny pennies, maybe they are worth more than he thinks?

Comment on About by Hansen Shi

Hansen Shi — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:27:38 +0000

Hi Miss Putnam!

Congratulations on your George Bennett Fellowship! I’m a new lower at Exeter interested in writing. Looking forward to meeting you next year!

Best,

Hansen

Comment on Dearly Beloved by the b-sides narrative

the b-sides narrative — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:27:23 +0000

Damn. Beautiful and perspective-altering. I admire your strength and, as a new father, I can only imagine the depths of this experience- though I do hope the writing of this post was cathartic. All the very best to you and your family.