Name: Meredith Wallace
Zine(s) you write: Life, Death, Love & "All of the Above"
Share a fun fact about yourself.
My first pet was a guinea pig named Crystal Light Amethyst Alka Seltzer Plus. I watched a lot of TV as a kid.
What is your favorite quote?
“Do I contradict myself? Very well, then, I contradict myself; I am large -- I contain multitudes.” -- Walt Whitman, from "Song of Myself"
Do you collect anything?
Oh man, I collect TONS of things. Obviously, I collect zines. It's getting to the point now where I'm practically a zine hoarder! I'm a huge fan of collecting vintage, especially from the 1930's - 1960's, and so I have large collections of vintage photography and clothing. I also used to collect prescriptive literature for women from 1850 - 1950. I have a bunch of charm/personality books, style guides, and even medical books specifically geared towards all that ails women and their crazy ovaries. It's fascinating to be able to see how the concept of acceptable femininity has changed over the years.
What is your favorite childhood book?
I was a total introvert and LOVED reading as a kid. No surprise there! I had tons and tons of favorite books, so it's hard to narrow it down, but one that stands out is Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit. I had my mom's old copy from when she was a kid, and it might have been the first old book I fell in love with.
What are you afraid of?
I grew up as a very, very anxious kid. I've gotten over most of my fears, but I'd still say that developing close bonds with people is still something that scares me. Social situations were always the biggest issue for me, but I've gotten pretty adept at navigating your everyday interactions. Some people probably mistakenly think I'm some outgoing extrovert! But I'm still a loner, and it's hard for me to develop intimate friendships and relationships without some degree of anxiety. I still crave that kind of understanding though. I think ultimately that's why I got so into zines -- it's a way for me to express myself without tripping over my words, or worrying about whether or not I'm entertaining enough. Having that outlet probably is what has kept me at the very least semi-sane all these years!
Zine(s) you write: Life, Death, Love & "All of the Above"
Share a fun fact about yourself.
My first pet was a guinea pig named Crystal Light Amethyst Alka Seltzer Plus. I watched a lot of TV as a kid.
What is your favorite quote?
“Do I contradict myself? Very well, then, I contradict myself; I am large -- I contain multitudes.” -- Walt Whitman, from "Song of Myself"
Do you collect anything?
Oh man, I collect TONS of things. Obviously, I collect zines. It's getting to the point now where I'm practically a zine hoarder! I'm a huge fan of collecting vintage, especially from the 1930's - 1960's, and so I have large collections of vintage photography and clothing. I also used to collect prescriptive literature for women from 1850 - 1950. I have a bunch of charm/personality books, style guides, and even medical books specifically geared towards all that ails women and their crazy ovaries. It's fascinating to be able to see how the concept of acceptable femininity has changed over the years.
What is your favorite childhood book?
I was a total introvert and LOVED reading as a kid. No surprise there! I had tons and tons of favorite books, so it's hard to narrow it down, but one that stands out is Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit. I had my mom's old copy from when she was a kid, and it might have been the first old book I fell in love with.
What are you afraid of?
I grew up as a very, very anxious kid. I've gotten over most of my fears, but I'd still say that developing close bonds with people is still something that scares me. Social situations were always the biggest issue for me, but I've gotten pretty adept at navigating your everyday interactions. Some people probably mistakenly think I'm some outgoing extrovert! But I'm still a loner, and it's hard for me to develop intimate friendships and relationships without some degree of anxiety. I still crave that kind of understanding though. I think ultimately that's why I got so into zines -- it's a way for me to express myself without tripping over my words, or worrying about whether or not I'm entertaining enough. Having that outlet probably is what has kept me at the very least semi-sane all these years!
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