Is true liberation when we can just be ourselves, knowing some people will like us, some will despise us, many will be indifferent, and (the hard part, I think) all of that is perfectly all right? (Same for our creative efforts, and feedback.)
Exactly. Some of my favorite books and stories aren't found on any major lists anywhere. The writer had something to say that had a profound impact on my life, and so they became favorites.
Right. Like the sf writer Theodore Sturgeon, for me. Elizabeth EnrightтАЩs short stories. There are many more that may come to mind. Thank goodness for so many different kinds of people!
for me, I feel like I'm always spouting off, as if i know anything. I think it's so much better to listen than talk. But somehow, here, I'm always talking.
Stupid substack, i'm not sure if your comment here is for me or for David. But assuming it's for me(!), this is super nice to hear. You're really such a sweet light in this club, Stacya.
The rain brings life. IтАЩm glad itтАЩs raining where you are, Graeme (the UK?). Here in the NW of the US itтАЩs damn hot. No rain on the horizon, but maybe cooler sunshine in coming days.
Thank you so much for this, Nancy. I often fret about my posts after hitting the "post" button, so it's lovely to read your words.
I do that, too. What is it about? Maybe weтАЩre all traumatized by social media, and thereтАЩs a low level of anxiety about being misunderstood.
Or a high level.
Remember that Song тАЬHigh AnxietyтАЭ? Mel Brooks.
Is true liberation when we can just be ourselves, knowing some people will like us, some will despise us, many will be indifferent, and (the hard part, I think) all of that is perfectly all right? (Same for our creative efforts, and feedback.)
Exactly. Some of my favorite books and stories aren't found on any major lists anywhere. The writer had something to say that had a profound impact on my life, and so they became favorites.
Right. Like the sf writer Theodore Sturgeon, for me. Elizabeth EnrightтАЩs short stories. There are many more that may come to mind. Thank goodness for so many different kinds of people!
I just wrote those down in my notes. Thanks for those two recs. I love this story: "Joe Gould's Secret" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Gould%27s_Secret
And this one https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/403452.The_Big_Con
Thanks so much! I might need a day or two to get to those, but soon!!
for me, I feel like I'm always spouting off, as if i know anything. I think it's so much better to listen than talk. But somehow, here, I'm always talking.
I am a student, so your posts enhance my learning. No sunshine blowing, just truth.
Stupid substack, i'm not sure if your comment here is for me or for David. But assuming it's for me(!), this is super nice to hear. You're really such a sweet light in this club, Stacya.
Yes, you!
It's raining here^^
The rain brings life. IтАЩm glad itтАЩs raining where you are, Graeme (the UK?). Here in the NW of the US itтАЩs damn hot. No rain on the horizon, but maybe cooler sunshine in coming days.
BeginnerтАЩs mind.
It is better to listen, but, one of the things I love most about the Story Club is that all of us have much to give, and much to receive.
Symbiosis!