For what it's worth, I absolutely look forward to reading your writing!
I think about how Kathleen Kelly describes her excitement to read the email from NY152 in You've Got Mail. Except it's not that I'm twitterpated, I just really enjoy your writing. I love your voice, friend, and I look forward to hearing what you have to say about life, the universe, and everything.
Marcie, you have a gift. And I am grateful to have been part of your community wherein you share that gift for however long you're willing to share it. Take care of yourself. Take as long as you need. Sending hugs from the Coast.🤗
I hear you. I do love your writing content and style. Excited for your writing exploration s. Doing writing things is a big counterweight for me right now—and reading ! See ya later ❤️
Marcie May I love you. I love Shannan Martin. I love truth tellers. They make me uncomfortable in my own skin which I long to shed… To grow into the newness, the brightness, the kind that makes you squint and look away, only to look again cause you can’t bear to not look at the light, the beauty, the revealing of all things awe-ful and terrible and lovely. Come back soon Marcie ♥️
Shannan Martin is one of my favorite human beings. I am so glad to actually get to call her friend. I haven't read the book yet but she's shared so much of her process and her heart and tears writing it. I just know it's gonna be epic.
Dear heart-kin, I your words mean so much to me. You have taught me so much. You have helped me to see and understand. You have helped me to carry on. You have helped me to grow and evolve and change- for the better, I think. I am thankful for you, your words and this little “peace” of community. Deeply.
I hope your classes are meaningful and helpful, though I think you could teach them. I hope your break is refreshing. Whether you come back here or not I hope you find your next right best way to carry on in spite of all the filth. ❤️
Thank you for all that you have done and do. I love your writing and your words and I have learned a lot. You have made me want to be a better person. I look forward to your words. But you deserve the time to focus on you and to take care of your needs. I’ll be here when you return.
We are horrible with silence that if lucky also makes room for the rich sound of crickets. Carrying and sustaining voice that makes room for others is not for the faint of heart. Unreciprocated effort is also increasingly tiresome for writers who carry voice. Writers are 100 years ahead of society. Your work speaks volumes. It's presumptuous power move for some to seek a conversation with you if they have not bothered to read much. Maybe for some that feels convenient to them, like event-goers who out of first-timers ignorance interrupt and ask the DJ to play different music and are shocked to discover that their request is not apprecoated. People need to let the artist work. I pray you are increasingly refreshed and reciprocated in writers spaces with those who have more voice and calling to match. You have indeed carries and created such as space where many, myself included, have rested easily and enjoyed relative comfort in bizarre times such as these. I find further retreat into even borderline cultic healing spaces needed at this time. Im drinking deep of 30 rock, watching recommended Japanese and India cinema classical in hope of getting further vantage points outside the US. I've been unable to add much productive to conversations on current events. Its a mind blowing dissonance that seems to aggravate the further I engage it. I can't speak for what others are going through, but a thorough satire seems needed, and distance from folks who want talk about upsetting things without insight to offer seems needed. In these polarized times, and ability to function seems foundational. Its almost as if spaces specifically designated to discuss these matters become topical or are themselves overburdened and can no longer offer comfort healing or rest. Therefore I feel as a dancer writer and healer to also lean into play, healing, rest. I hope your writing classes are epic and the cohorts they carry. Now is not the time to play around about what gives one peace, or to be availing oneself to others who are taking advantage for convenience without recognizing value or matching energy.
I’m not sure who Emily Henry is but I have clung to your every word for years now. You are a profound voice that is not screaming into the void, though I imagine it often feels that way. You and Shannan are both tremendous counterweights for me: I’m sorry I don’t comment or speak up more. I didn’t intend to be a cricket. Forgive me. I hope your course is healing and helpful, and I can’t wait to read what is simmering in this pause. I appreciate you so very much.
Oh my Rebecca... I hope you do get to know Emily Henry. I was a big ole naysayer but then I read Beach Reads and that was it! I was hooked. Also, I've heard a lot of her interviews and she seems like a really solid person as well as a good writer.
Thank you for all the words you have written and the words still within you. Take time, take rest. Thank you for helping me be a better person. Sending all the love in the world.
Take care of you. I am here listening and full of the uncomfortable gratitude that comes when truth tellers speak and write it as it is. Which you do in ways that peel back layer upon layer of an ugly form of faith created so folks like me -whyt - could always just be comfortable and “righteous”
Forgive my silence
Glad you are going to care for you. May the classes bring life and renewal
Oh, Anne... you were already forgiven. The silence thing is really on me. I just need to learn how to hold it. The writing courses are helping greatly.
I’m grateful for your words. they remind us all of the importance of community. The system wants us to see the individual as the centre. So we push back collectively, we learn together, we resist, we choose communion 💜 with each other.
Oh your words! Your writings stir & sink in, provoke, move, educate… I can not express how much I appreciate your words and how I rush to read them all.
Thank you, dear Marcie May; you are so loved! Enjoy your break:) 💛
For what it's worth, I absolutely look forward to reading your writing!
I think about how Kathleen Kelly describes her excitement to read the email from NY152 in You've Got Mail. Except it's not that I'm twitterpated, I just really enjoy your writing. I love your voice, friend, and I look forward to hearing what you have to say about life, the universe, and everything.
Marcie, you have a gift. And I am grateful to have been part of your community wherein you share that gift for however long you're willing to share it. Take care of yourself. Take as long as you need. Sending hugs from the Coast.🤗
You had me at You Got Mail... one of my all time favorite movies and Kathleen is one of my all time favorite characters. So thank you.
I hear you. I do love your writing content and style. Excited for your writing exploration s. Doing writing things is a big counterweight for me right now—and reading ! See ya later ❤️
Same! Look at us... doing writing things!
My god I love you. I wish I could give you the world.
Oh Marla... you do.
I don’t always coment — but I do read your words. And they are beautiful.
Glad you are able to hone your craft thru your classes. We will be waiting right here for you ❤️
Awww, Kerri... thank you so much.
Your voice is strong and unique and beautiful. It’s brutally honest and from the heart and your gut. I admire the hell out of you.
Thank you. I hope to find my heart and gut again.
Marcie May I love you. I love Shannan Martin. I love truth tellers. They make me uncomfortable in my own skin which I long to shed… To grow into the newness, the brightness, the kind that makes you squint and look away, only to look again cause you can’t bear to not look at the light, the beauty, the revealing of all things awe-ful and terrible and lovely. Come back soon Marcie ♥️
Shannan Martin is one of my favorite human beings. I am so glad to actually get to call her friend. I haven't read the book yet but she's shared so much of her process and her heart and tears writing it. I just know it's gonna be epic.
Right! I look forward to your return in a few weeks. Compelling, and investing in our writing (time, intention, money) is worth it, every time.
Yes! I hope you're doing the same!
yuuup 💸💸 like never before ✍️
Thank you for your words ❤️
Thank you for your presence.
Dear heart-kin, I your words mean so much to me. You have taught me so much. You have helped me to see and understand. You have helped me to carry on. You have helped me to grow and evolve and change- for the better, I think. I am thankful for you, your words and this little “peace” of community. Deeply.
I hope your classes are meaningful and helpful, though I think you could teach them. I hope your break is refreshing. Whether you come back here or not I hope you find your next right best way to carry on in spite of all the filth. ❤️
I love that you called me "heart-kin". I felt it in my toes!
Thank you for all that you have done and do. I love your writing and your words and I have learned a lot. You have made me want to be a better person. I look forward to your words. But you deserve the time to focus on you and to take care of your needs. I’ll be here when you return.
Thank you for being here with me. I appreciate it so very much.
We are horrible with silence that if lucky also makes room for the rich sound of crickets. Carrying and sustaining voice that makes room for others is not for the faint of heart. Unreciprocated effort is also increasingly tiresome for writers who carry voice. Writers are 100 years ahead of society. Your work speaks volumes. It's presumptuous power move for some to seek a conversation with you if they have not bothered to read much. Maybe for some that feels convenient to them, like event-goers who out of first-timers ignorance interrupt and ask the DJ to play different music and are shocked to discover that their request is not apprecoated. People need to let the artist work. I pray you are increasingly refreshed and reciprocated in writers spaces with those who have more voice and calling to match. You have indeed carries and created such as space where many, myself included, have rested easily and enjoyed relative comfort in bizarre times such as these. I find further retreat into even borderline cultic healing spaces needed at this time. Im drinking deep of 30 rock, watching recommended Japanese and India cinema classical in hope of getting further vantage points outside the US. I've been unable to add much productive to conversations on current events. Its a mind blowing dissonance that seems to aggravate the further I engage it. I can't speak for what others are going through, but a thorough satire seems needed, and distance from folks who want talk about upsetting things without insight to offer seems needed. In these polarized times, and ability to function seems foundational. Its almost as if spaces specifically designated to discuss these matters become topical or are themselves overburdened and can no longer offer comfort healing or rest. Therefore I feel as a dancer writer and healer to also lean into play, healing, rest. I hope your writing classes are epic and the cohorts they carry. Now is not the time to play around about what gives one peace, or to be availing oneself to others who are taking advantage for convenience without recognizing value or matching energy.
Matthew... your words always wow me. You are one deep drink of thought. A really good refreshing thought.
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I’m not sure who Emily Henry is but I have clung to your every word for years now. You are a profound voice that is not screaming into the void, though I imagine it often feels that way. You and Shannan are both tremendous counterweights for me: I’m sorry I don’t comment or speak up more. I didn’t intend to be a cricket. Forgive me. I hope your course is healing and helpful, and I can’t wait to read what is simmering in this pause. I appreciate you so very much.
Oh my Rebecca... I hope you do get to know Emily Henry. I was a big ole naysayer but then I read Beach Reads and that was it! I was hooked. Also, I've heard a lot of her interviews and she seems like a really solid person as well as a good writer.
And - thank you for your well-wishes.
Take care of yourself. I will be here when you come back.
Thank you, friend. I will. And I hope you take care of yourself in the meantime. It's scary out here.
Thank you for all the words you have written and the words still within you. Take time, take rest. Thank you for helping me be a better person. Sending all the love in the world.
I receive your love and send some back in return.
Take care of you. I am here listening and full of the uncomfortable gratitude that comes when truth tellers speak and write it as it is. Which you do in ways that peel back layer upon layer of an ugly form of faith created so folks like me -whyt - could always just be comfortable and “righteous”
Forgive my silence
Glad you are going to care for you. May the classes bring life and renewal
Here when you return.
With gratitude
Anne
Oh, Anne... you were already forgiven. The silence thing is really on me. I just need to learn how to hold it. The writing courses are helping greatly.
I’m grateful for your words. they remind us all of the importance of community. The system wants us to see the individual as the centre. So we push back collectively, we learn together, we resist, we choose communion 💜 with each other.
Oh your words! Your writings stir & sink in, provoke, move, educate… I can not express how much I appreciate your words and how I rush to read them all.
Thank you, dear Marcie May; you are so loved! Enjoy your break:) 💛
Thank you Leah. I feel your words like a hug.