You are writing - again. In the most genuine and heartfelt manner. I'm pleased you sat down to write again. These days muses are difficult to find and feel - however, from one text evolves another - you've opened areas to explore. Continue.
You have written everything I have been thinking, experiencing and feeling since January 20. All of it is surreal and I almost can’t believe our country, as we knew it, is gone so fast!
It’s a very discouraging and sad time. But I recently made a major move, after almost 40 years, out of Florida. I couldn’t even tolerate living in the same state he does. Not back to my native Boston due to weather extremes. But to a lovely town 20 minutes southwest of Richmond, Virginia. And I love it! The people, the politics, the culture and the climate. It reminds me a lot of New England and I’m surrounded by like-minded people.
I wish you well getting through this and I feel confident we will. However, I long for the days of Bonjour Paris, when the world and our country was a much kinder and safer place. Hugs to you, Karen.
Here’s what I’ve found: though I no longer do it for the public, I still buff and polish everything I write until it’s fit to print. Good habits die hard.
It's upsetting from here too, Karen, though I know it's not the same as being in it every day all day long and surrounded by it. Good for you for staying strong, and finding ways to be positive. I'm glad you will get away soon for a break. And looking forward to your next visit here. Sending big hugs from France.
Friends have died, my finances are in disarray, I am estranged from my elder daughter, plus my husband is a Trump supporter.
I surround myself with supportive friends and family and carry on.
Finding other outlets is encouraging me to write and photograph again: I joined an a cappella choir, found an excellent fitness center, and started a low-carb diet.
You are writing - again. In the most genuine and heartfelt manner. I'm pleased you sat down to write again. These days muses are difficult to find and feel - however, from one text evolves another - you've opened areas to explore. Continue.
You have written everything I have been thinking, experiencing and feeling since January 20. All of it is surreal and I almost can’t believe our country, as we knew it, is gone so fast!
It’s a very discouraging and sad time. But I recently made a major move, after almost 40 years, out of Florida. I couldn’t even tolerate living in the same state he does. Not back to my native Boston due to weather extremes. But to a lovely town 20 minutes southwest of Richmond, Virginia. And I love it! The people, the politics, the culture and the climate. It reminds me a lot of New England and I’m surrounded by like-minded people.
I wish you well getting through this and I feel confident we will. However, I long for the days of Bonjour Paris, when the world and our country was a much kinder and safer place. Hugs to you, Karen.
Thanks Terri - I'm so glad you're well and living in a civilized environment. To a safer and kinder place and world.
Here’s what I’ve found: though I no longer do it for the public, I still buff and polish everything I write until it’s fit to print. Good habits die hard.
Thank you dear Karen for expressing so very succinctly the painful facts many of us have been losing sleep over.
Head in the sand isnt working all that well any more, is it.
Alone has become lonely and it never was before.
Your words have the power to push, to encourage, those who still think to do just that.
Think.
We are not alone.
Merci.
Alone has become lonely.. yes. Think.
Thank you.
It's upsetting from here too, Karen, though I know it's not the same as being in it every day all day long and surrounded by it. Good for you for staying strong, and finding ways to be positive. I'm glad you will get away soon for a break. And looking forward to your next visit here. Sending big hugs from France.
Dear Karen,
I feel your pain and writer’s paralysis.
Friends have died, my finances are in disarray, I am estranged from my elder daughter, plus my husband is a Trump supporter.
I surround myself with supportive friends and family and carry on.
Finding other outlets is encouraging me to write and photograph again: I joined an a cappella choir, found an excellent fitness center, and started a low-carb diet.
Let’s chat one of these days please.
Thank goodness you're coming to San Miguel soon so I can take you out for lunch and cheer you up. I love your writing - stark and true.
Thanks ever so much!