I can't conceive of nursing babies and taking care of children and writing, too. I know there are writers that do that, but I'm too single-minded. I can't stand to be interrupted, whether I'm writing a story or dressing a child. Ellen Gilchrist babycarechild share on social
I love New York, but I wish they wouldn't put clothes on their dogs. Ellen Gilchrist clothedoglove Change image and share on social
My main home is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a college town in the Ozark Mountains. I live on the highest hill in a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by friends. Ellen Gilchrist arkansascollegecul Change image and share on social
Ever since I was a child, I've kept boxes and drawers and pages of things that I liked. I suppose that it constitutes a journal of sorts, but it's not in a ledger or a notebook. Ellen Gilchrist boxchildconstitute Change image and share on social
I love 'E.R.' and I'm not ashamed to admit it. It makes me know I did not waste my life after all by not becoming a medical doctor. Ellen Gilchrist admitashameddoctor Change image and share on social
The Mississippi coast is not like south Florida, but it always seems warm enough for sandals and short-sleeved shirts, except for now and then. Ellen Gilchrist coastfloridamississippi Change image and share on social
I love Fayetteville. I like hills and vistas and hardworking people and fighting snow in winter and chiggers in the summer. Ellen Gilchrist chiggerfayettevillefight Change image and share on social
I never thought it was unusual to write, and I've been writing or pretending to write since before I even started school. Ellen Gilchrist havepretendschool Change image and share on social
Having your work honored nationally is a great morale booster. Ellen Gilchrist boostergreathonore Change image and share on social
My childhood is in my brother's house, and I like to visit there and be reminded. Ellen Gilchrist brotherchildhoodhouse Change image and share on social
