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The web content presents an interview with Lori Carlson, who discusses her writing process, personal life, and preferences, providing insights into her values and interests.

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The interview titled "October Interview | Questions" with Lori Carlson delves into various aspects of her life and work. Carlson shares that writing can be both energizing and exhausting, reflecting the dynamic nature of her creative process. She represents the United States' diverse culinary landscape through the example of beef barbeque, despite being a vegetarian herself. Carlson describes her introverted nature and the small circle of close friends she maintains, expressing a desire to be more interactive. She has accepted a non-traditional marriage without romance or intimacy and is committed to living in harmony with nature. The interview also touches on her favorite things, such as minestrone soup and fountain pens, and promotes her recent Medium articles.

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Writing is a source of energy for Carlson, but it can also be draining when the words don't flow easily.
The U.S. is seen as a melting pot of cuisines, with regional variations that make it difficult to pinpoint one representative food.
Carlson values deep, meaningful friendships over a large social network and identifies as an introvert who is hesitant to interrupt others.
She has come to terms with the lack of romance and intimacy in her marriage, finding contentment in the companionship.
Carlson is passionate about environmental harmony and prefers to leave a minimal footprint on the earth.
Her favorite items reflect a love for the written word, nature, and creativity, as seen in her collection of fountain pens and appreciation for sapphires.
She acknowledges the challenge of maintaining a regular writing schedule and the need for self-compassion during less productive periods.

QUESTIONS

[1] Does writing energize or exhaust you?

Oddly enough, at times it can do both. Most of the time, I get into a flow and the words come easily. This creates quite a buzz for me. However, sometimes the words get snagged and I have to pull and tug to free them. And sometimes I have to let them sit, stagnated in the pond. This can be so exhausting.

[2] What is one food that represents the country you are currently in?

Omgoodness I am in the United States and we aren’t called the great melting pot for no reason. We are divided up with many regions — Northeast, South, Midwest, Northwest and Southwest. And within those regions are sub-regions, and within each of these sub-regions, food varies from state to state, city to city, town to town. The cliché is hot dogs and apple pie and while this may have been true a century ago, it isn’t true anymore. We have food available from as many cultures as exist on the entire planet. I will say that apparently beef barbeque represents the area I live in currently, but I am a vegetarian, so I do not partake unless it’s grilled veggies and tofu. Hardcore bbqers would say that is not barbeque.

[3] What type of friend would you like to be?

Unfortunately, I do not do friendships well. Which is why I can count my closest friends on one hand. I am quiet. I don’t normally make the first move to contact because I don’t want to interrupt someone’s day. I will send DMs and emails to check on people, but I want call out of the blue. I am always there if someone reaches out in need though. I would like to be more interactive with my friends, but they are pretty much like me — introverts, empaths and HSPs — so they don’t mind the lack of activity.

[4] What have you given up on?

I’ve given up on having a romantic, intimate relationship. My spouse and I have an unusual marriage. We care for one another and our companions, but there is no longer any romance or intimacy between us. I am content with this because I no longer expect the alternative.

[5] What is one thing you’re committed to learning more about?

I am committed to learning how I can live upon this earth, in harmony with nature and leave as few footprints as possible.

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