Ethel Cain's "Thoroughfare" -- a beautiful, windy and achy road trip of a song. Though I did have to text my 20 yo daughter earlier this week to ask if the guy the singer meets in "Thoroughfare" is the same guy who eats her (!) in "Strangers" later in the album. The answer is yes. Still, it's gorgeous if you just stay on the road and don't think about how it ends...
Hello from a former Buckeye, I'm from Nelsonville OH :) Looking forward to reading about your dear life each week and what reflections they offer to both myself and the masses. Lover of language who's hoping to perhaps really dig down and put pen to paper in the near future. Joy seeker stumbling through a life that's been inundated with overwhelming loss and death recently. Like you, through ordering live music tickets, walking our furry friends, creating yummy food, mothering our kiddos and most importantly, growing and loving ourselves, we will find joy in the daily. Whether small or large, joy brings hope and hope brings momentum to keep going and sharing and loving and caring. Thank you for sharing your gift, your passion is palpable. Grateful to be here.
Honestly, I’m finding joy in nearly everything right now: the sunshine on cold Maine days, the absurdity of most things, the taste of a perfect slice of pizza. I did an incredibly difficult and scary thing two years ago today (!) and I changed my life. I’m just grateful to be alive, healthy, and surrounded by love. Hooray for your new book!
Thank you! I love all of this. This morning my joys are snuggling my son and our snoring Boston terrier, and drinking very strong coffee in a mug that was a gift from my daughter. The good stuff.
Thank you for this! I just got tickets to see boygenius- so excited! I didn't know until I read your newsletter that they would be in concert so close to me. :-)
(also just wanted to say thank you for Keep Moving The Journal- such a life-line last year.)
Today is my birthday and here you are with “The Bride” which I just printed out and links to “Family Conversation Starters” (just ordered) and reminder to walk more with headphones playing loud music. Thank you. Gifts!
Ethel Cain's "Thoroughfare" -- a beautiful, windy and achy road trip of a song. Though I did have to text my 20 yo daughter earlier this week to ask if the guy the singer meets in "Thoroughfare" is the same guy who eats her (!) in "Strangers" later in the album. The answer is yes. Still, it's gorgeous if you just stay on the road and don't think about how it ends...
"The answer is yes." Whoa! Thanks so much for the rec--I'll listen for sure.
I think you'll eat the lyrics whole. It's a beautiful poem really, filled with lines that could launch others.
Hello from a former Buckeye, I'm from Nelsonville OH :) Looking forward to reading about your dear life each week and what reflections they offer to both myself and the masses. Lover of language who's hoping to perhaps really dig down and put pen to paper in the near future. Joy seeker stumbling through a life that's been inundated with overwhelming loss and death recently. Like you, through ordering live music tickets, walking our furry friends, creating yummy food, mothering our kiddos and most importantly, growing and loving ourselves, we will find joy in the daily. Whether small or large, joy brings hope and hope brings momentum to keep going and sharing and loving and caring. Thank you for sharing your gift, your passion is palpable. Grateful to be here.
Welcome! Happy to have you here. 💗 Looking forward to the NMF this year!
That essay by MS was beautiful, thank you. And I am so excited to have a recipe for a Dutch baby! It’s happening this week!
You are going to LOVE it!
Honestly, I’m finding joy in nearly everything right now: the sunshine on cold Maine days, the absurdity of most things, the taste of a perfect slice of pizza. I did an incredibly difficult and scary thing two years ago today (!) and I changed my life. I’m just grateful to be alive, healthy, and surrounded by love. Hooray for your new book!
Thank you! I love all of this. This morning my joys are snuggling my son and our snoring Boston terrier, and drinking very strong coffee in a mug that was a gift from my daughter. The good stuff.
Thank you for this! I just got tickets to see boygenius- so excited! I didn't know until I read your newsletter that they would be in concert so close to me. :-)
(also just wanted to say thank you for Keep Moving The Journal- such a life-line last year.)
I’m so glad to hear it. I really enjoyed working on the journal—gave me so much to think about myself. Here’s to boygenius this year! 🎉
Today is my birthday and here you are with “The Bride” which I just printed out and links to “Family Conversation Starters” (just ordered) and reminder to walk more with headphones playing loud music. Thank you. Gifts!
Happy Birthday! I love this. Have a great, celebratory weekend.