No matter how far down the well I am, if I connect with people I know and care about IN PERSON, my entire attitude changes - I am buoyed by them. A collective sigh, a hug, a smile, a good laugh. It gives my soul a much needed breather.
Thanks for stopping by a recent post which led me here. Seems we share much in common and I look forward to reading more. If you don’t mind, here’s a sign of some overlap.
Thank you! My word does nature restore me! We need to return the favor! Here’s a taste of the NW from yesterday. Oops. Can’t add pictures here I guess. Oh well.
Good timing on this ... so many—all over the world, but certainly here in our beleaguered country—are feeling so disconnected, so topsy, turvy and tilted. You concluding paragraph says it all. We MUST continue to find ways to connect, help, support, because without that, we'll become rudderless in some very unfriendly seas. Beautiful piece, Beth.
This is it. I’ve been calling my local friends. It’s just that easy. Let’s meet for coffee.
No matter how far down the well I am, if I connect with people I know and care about IN PERSON, my entire attitude changes - I am buoyed by them. A collective sigh, a hug, a smile, a good laugh. It gives my soul a much needed breather.
I would love to. nequalsnine@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by a recent post which led me here. Seems we share much in common and I look forward to reading more. If you don’t mind, here’s a sign of some overlap.
https://substack.com/@louj1/note/c-86318408?r=270xom&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Lou, that’s brilliant! Your writing gives me a glimpse of the NW and its unique sensibilities that I really miss… Thanks for reading.
Thank you! My word does nature restore me! We need to return the favor! Here’s a taste of the NW from yesterday. Oops. Can’t add pictures here I guess. Oh well.
Oh shoot! But you’re right - I have many photos of my 23 years in Seattle and Vancouver. I may return one day…
And pictures never do it justice.
Sooo true. The smells, the air laden with fine mist, the SOUND of the forest. I miss these things.
PNW forests have always seemed the most primordial of the forests.
Good timing on this ... so many—all over the world, but certainly here in our beleaguered country—are feeling so disconnected, so topsy, turvy and tilted. You concluding paragraph says it all. We MUST continue to find ways to connect, help, support, because without that, we'll become rudderless in some very unfriendly seas. Beautiful piece, Beth.
Thank you, Lorraine! It seems like the only way to go that makes any sense, otherwise we’ll just grind ourselves into oblivion.
It's hard not to. Daily, I grind my teeth at just the damn headlines; imagine if I read the articles??!
This is a most beautiful piece you've written Beth. Your words and wisdom are timely as always. Thank you Friend!
(Looks down at her shoes) wow, Cami! Thank you! I’ve been silent of late. Time to get cracking again. I really appreciate that you liked it❤️