tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967308592064240861.post1303474365127430103..comments2023-10-25T03:32:06.815-07:00Comments on brian's blog: Diary of a Writer: GiftsBrian Yanskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338795130182877245noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967308592064240861.post-17977673760651192732014-02-17T05:53:10.799-08:002014-02-17T05:53:10.799-08:00Thanks, Melissa. I got my MFA when I was about 40....Thanks, Melissa. I got my MFA when I was about 40. Vermont College low res--it is expensive but it was a great, great experience for me.Brian Yanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16338795130182877245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967308592064240861.post-57747842768009239812014-02-09T20:21:33.238-08:002014-02-09T20:21:33.238-08:00So I've been thinking (for many years) about g...So I've been thinking (for many years) about going back to school and pursuing a creative writing degree. I'm turning 40 this year, I'm a SAHM, I haven't had a job in ten years and my degree (from IT school) is useless. Hanging out with the moms on my street a few years ago I mentioned my dream, and one mom laughed. She said I could do more for my family if I became a prostitute. Although I disagree, that attitude is general response I've received repeatedly. I keep coming close to applying, and then I don't. Thank you for this post. You've inspired me. :) Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701066306907846907noreply@blogger.com