Thank you for the mention, Kelly! Every summer my partner and I turn to nature and outdoors-themed reading for our bedtime fare. The Anne LaBastille book feels like it will fit right in. I’m determined to keep writing during our busy season (hospitality family business), so thanks for *alll* the nudges.
I bet your hospitality business provides plenty of fodder for stories and reflection. I’m fascinated by people- our choices, our behaviors - especially when we feel ‘out of sight’ from our usual roles surrounded by our usual people.
Ha, all true! I’ve started packing a notebook with my lunch as we prepare for the season so I can jot down these impressions. I’m so gratified by your response to my essay.
Of course you did, Victoria! As an aside, I keep eyeing your chapbook The Mortality of Dogs and Humans (https://www.bamboodartpress.com/store/victoria_waddle-the_mortality_of_dogs_and_humans.html) that's sitting on my desk. Our Boston Terrier Amos went from 'senior' to 'declining' faster than any of us would like. I'm heartened to know you've already written the book to comfort me.
It’s tough. Sorry. One of the dogs in that little chapbook—Fletcher—came to me in a dream this week. It was odd because I hadn’t dreamed about him before. I was so happy to see hime. It was very sweet.
Appreciated “clean-my-office-closet” stage of revision :) and thanks for The Bucket plug - have been so focuses on my current projects that I didn’t brainstorm what I might be able to use. This nudged some ideas out of my noggin!
Thank you for the mention, Kelly! Every summer my partner and I turn to nature and outdoors-themed reading for our bedtime fare. The Anne LaBastille book feels like it will fit right in. I’m determined to keep writing during our busy season (hospitality family business), so thanks for *alll* the nudges.
I really liked your piece. I printed it out!
I bet your hospitality business provides plenty of fodder for stories and reflection. I’m fascinated by people- our choices, our behaviors - especially when we feel ‘out of sight’ from our usual roles surrounded by our usual people.
Ha, all true! I’ve started packing a notebook with my lunch as we prepare for the season so I can jot down these impressions. I’m so gratified by your response to my essay.
I am like your grandmother—who can use this info? Of course, I ended up being a librarian!
Of course you did, Victoria! As an aside, I keep eyeing your chapbook The Mortality of Dogs and Humans (https://www.bamboodartpress.com/store/victoria_waddle-the_mortality_of_dogs_and_humans.html) that's sitting on my desk. Our Boston Terrier Amos went from 'senior' to 'declining' faster than any of us would like. I'm heartened to know you've already written the book to comfort me.
It’s tough. Sorry. One of the dogs in that little chapbook—Fletcher—came to me in a dream this week. It was odd because I hadn’t dreamed about him before. I was so happy to see hime. It was very sweet.
Appreciated “clean-my-office-closet” stage of revision :) and thanks for The Bucket plug - have been so focuses on my current projects that I didn’t brainstorm what I might be able to use. This nudged some ideas out of my noggin!
Ha! Beth, thanks! Looking forward to seeing what ideas nudge their way out!
I can't wait to read Anne LaBastille (how have I not?). Thank you for this!
You're in for a treat, Claire!
Sharing the essay call with the writing groups I co-lead!
Thanks, Nina! Minneapolis voices!