So much of your post resonated for me. Had no idea of rizz so thanks for saving me from having to look it up. Your closing lines immediately brought forward the famous lines from Leonard Cohen’s famous song off his 1992 album Anthem. “Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a gentle 2024.
Oh, Jo. Bless your heart! I was reading along, nodding along, sharing the frustration and the horror and reflecting on my own despair peering into an increasingly uncertain future (globally, I mean; my life is filled w good people and enough good things that I oughtn't complain). And then the "Ew…" And I had to laugh and it snapped me up. Thanks for that, dear heart.
Here's to 2024 having its poop together and being just a better year all round (starting w plenty of snow for a month or two to get that water table up).
Happy Merry to you and K.
PS: Nothing wrong w peaches that eating a nectarine won't fix :-)
Hi Little Bear, my friend. Thank you so much for reading. I know; I despair as well, but all we can do is howl and hope it doesn't entirely go into the wilderness.
I'm glad I made you laugh. That is my favourite thing and primary goal.
Amen to 2024 having its poop together lol. Happy and Merry and I am 100% in agreement on the nectarine.
I always read, but sometimes substack doesn't let me post. There were hoops to jump through this time, so hopefully that resolves future stuff. I tried to email you after a recent post – the dark blue one; wanted to commiserate without highjacking the post – but I think the address I have (a Sasktel one that must be older that dirt) might not work anymore. Still, always reading…
Jo, provocative post. 2023 wasn’t my best year, either and I’m concerned about many of the things you mentioned. But, like you, I know and am aware of many lovely, authentic, kind, moral, and loving people but in life and in social media, so that gives me joy and hope. I’m with Wendy Bayne, who’s a terrific person, on my favorite part of your post: So maybe it’s a good time to light candles in dark corners, to open the windows of our souls and let in the sunshine, to quell any thoughts of hate and share our love for each other.
Thanks, Jo, for being one of the wonderful and authentic ones I know.💖
My favourite lines from your post. '"So maybe it’s a good time to light candles in dark corners, to open the windows of our souls and let in the sunshine, to quell any thoughts of hate and share our love for each other."
May everyone take note. As I am looking into my sunset years I fear what lies in store for those I will leave behind.
Ahhh Wendy. Thank you so much. I do hope for it. I thank whoever is in charge of fates that you are here to brighten our days and hearts. So grateful for you, my friend. 2023 was easier because of you.
So much of your post resonated for me. Had no idea of rizz so thanks for saving me from having to look it up. Your closing lines immediately brought forward the famous lines from Leonard Cohen’s famous song off his 1992 album Anthem. “Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a gentle 2024.
Oh thank you so much for your lovely words, Arla and lol my pleasure.
Ahh I didn't think of that wonderful song! Thank you for reminding me. I love that Cohen piece. And many others, to be fair. Happy holidays, Arla.
Oh, Jo. Bless your heart! I was reading along, nodding along, sharing the frustration and the horror and reflecting on my own despair peering into an increasingly uncertain future (globally, I mean; my life is filled w good people and enough good things that I oughtn't complain). And then the "Ew…" And I had to laugh and it snapped me up. Thanks for that, dear heart.
Here's to 2024 having its poop together and being just a better year all round (starting w plenty of snow for a month or two to get that water table up).
Happy Merry to you and K.
PS: Nothing wrong w peaches that eating a nectarine won't fix :-)
Hi Little Bear, my friend. Thank you so much for reading. I know; I despair as well, but all we can do is howl and hope it doesn't entirely go into the wilderness.
I'm glad I made you laugh. That is my favourite thing and primary goal.
Amen to 2024 having its poop together lol. Happy and Merry and I am 100% in agreement on the nectarine.
I always read, but sometimes substack doesn't let me post. There were hoops to jump through this time, so hopefully that resolves future stuff. I tried to email you after a recent post – the dark blue one; wanted to commiserate without highjacking the post – but I think the address I have (a Sasktel one that must be older that dirt) might not work anymore. Still, always reading…
That is still my email. I have gone through a few periods of things wafting into the ether, mind you. But still here.
Jo, provocative post. 2023 wasn’t my best year, either and I’m concerned about many of the things you mentioned. But, like you, I know and am aware of many lovely, authentic, kind, moral, and loving people but in life and in social media, so that gives me joy and hope. I’m with Wendy Bayne, who’s a terrific person, on my favorite part of your post: So maybe it’s a good time to light candles in dark corners, to open the windows of our souls and let in the sunshine, to quell any thoughts of hate and share our love for each other.
Thanks, Jo, for being one of the wonderful and authentic ones I know.💖
Back at you, Claudia. So kind and thank you for these beautiful words. So grateful to have you as my friend.
My favourite lines from your post. '"So maybe it’s a good time to light candles in dark corners, to open the windows of our souls and let in the sunshine, to quell any thoughts of hate and share our love for each other."
May everyone take note. As I am looking into my sunset years I fear what lies in store for those I will leave behind.
Ahhh Wendy. Thank you so much. I do hope for it. I thank whoever is in charge of fates that you are here to brighten our days and hearts. So grateful for you, my friend. 2023 was easier because of you.