Catherine, I am not a writer and I’m barely engaging in books these days. I do, however, love the way you express yourself. It's so authentic. I was a 5/6th teacher and we had student writing portfolios and we one thing we had to score their writing piece on was voice. When I read your writing, your voice stands out. I feel it takes an enormous amount of confidence, self-discipline and security to pursue a career in writing. You sound like you have managed those things very well.
I’m very happy to have found you on Substack. I have only a paid subscription to three people and you were my second one. I first subscribe to Dan Harris because he interviewed Robin Wall Kimmerer and she touches my heart. ( side note. I like Dan Harris but am still trying to-adjust to his use of F__k all the time ) I’m a few generations from him so I understand but this word was never spoken aloud in my circles. I’m into my 8th decade.
Just last week I subscribed to Laurie Marbas, The Habit Healer, MD. She's a creative writer and is sharing how no matter what health path we take it usually means developing a new habit. In today's world with all the distractions creating a habit takes some real awareness. Your ideas and hers connect for me. Giving our time to social media and distraction doesn’t allow for building self-care habits. Your voices are needed today!
I’m glad you're spending more time on Substack now. Thanks for engaging me this morning while enjoying my coffee.
Nilah, thank you so much for being a paid subscriber -- and for this note. I just read it while enjoying *my* coffee on a rainy morning, and you have brightened my day!
Catherine, I am not a writer and I’m barely engaging in books these days. I do, however, love the way you express yourself. It's so authentic. I was a 5/6th teacher and we had student writing portfolios and we one thing we had to score their writing piece on was voice. When I read your writing, your voice stands out. I feel it takes an enormous amount of confidence, self-discipline and security to pursue a career in writing. You sound like you have managed those things very well.
I’m very happy to have found you on Substack. I have only a paid subscription to three people and you were my second one. I first subscribe to Dan Harris because he interviewed Robin Wall Kimmerer and she touches my heart. ( side note. I like Dan Harris but am still trying to-adjust to his use of F__k all the time ) I’m a few generations from him so I understand but this word was never spoken aloud in my circles. I’m into my 8th decade.
Just last week I subscribed to Laurie Marbas, The Habit Healer, MD. She's a creative writer and is sharing how no matter what health path we take it usually means developing a new habit. In today's world with all the distractions creating a habit takes some real awareness. Your ideas and hers connect for me. Giving our time to social media and distraction doesn’t allow for building self-care habits. Your voices are needed today!
I’m glad you're spending more time on Substack now. Thanks for engaging me this morning while enjoying my coffee.
Nilah, thank you so much for being a paid subscriber -- and for this note. I just read it while enjoying *my* coffee on a rainy morning, and you have brightened my day!