Sorry you’re going through that.

Powerful and vibrant! Reminds me of woodblock medium!

100%!

I used to care a lot more when people would do that, but one day I heard someone say, ‘They’re not paying my bills, taxes, or living my life so they have nothing to say’ -

Also sometimes I think of a beautiful place I visited in detail- all the sensory things I was experiencing and how I felt emotionally.

I find that listening to good podcasts, favorite music, calling a close friend is uplifting and relaxing. I also agree with one of the others above who about listening to audiobooks or learning words from other languages as long as it doesn’t become too taxing.

I felt the same joy in seeing my daughters involved from small roles such as prop/ set person, to large roles as main actress- It’s a wonderful thing when their joy becomes ours- Unfortunately the converse is also true.

Happy to hear that! Both my daughters were into theater in school and continue their love of it now.

Wonderful news! So happy for you!

That’s one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard! Lucky mom and Grandparents!

Who is the author and what’s the name of her book?

So happy for you!

So happy for you! It’s hard enough for me to write on a healthy day, let alone when I’m not feeling well- I do find though that I’ve written some of my best material when I’ve been under extreme stress and sleep deprivation- Go figure-

Your ‘unpolished turd’ is perfect! 😂

Good one!

Had no idea- Thank you for sharing-

That is truly ironic- Thanks for sharing-

Thank you for that frame of reference -

Yes- people can surprise us sometimes-

I should sometime- !

Yes!

Right?!?

Just saw your response. Had no idea!

I didn’t realize this narrative was taking form and it’s very sad and frustrating to hear that. Some people’s intent to paint people who they disagree with as ‘other’ reflects their fear or lack of understanding. Maybe this narrative will be the catalyst for a new dialogue and change of perspective.

Not to mention that in many restaurants they wont automatically serve you iced water! It’s simply outlandish!! 🤣

Big Congratulations!! I haven’t looked recently at my word count but last time I did, I believe it was around currently at 90,000 and going strong! What is yours about? Are you going for the Big Shots like Random House or self publishing? I’m rooting for you and can’t wait to read your final piece!

I’m writing two books and a memoir. I’m also an artist. It’s a very multi-dimensional process and truly a labor of love. So a person that uses AI who calls themself a ‘writer’ is delusional. Same thing applies to so-called AI ‘artists’. Using a prompt to ‘create’ isn’t equivalent to creation.

So very sorry for your loss- Mistletoe looked a lot like one of my kitties who passed who I also loved dearly-

Disclaimer: I’m not disparaging historical references or Christianity, but felt this Lewis quote was timely:

“I just wish people wouldn’t quote Lincoln or the Bible, or hang out the flag or the cross, to cover up something that belongs more to the bank-book and the three golden balls.”

Very cool! Keep it going and don’t care what people think! What matter is that YOU like it! Also, it might not be showing up in the right algorithms-