Living alone allows one to clean (or not) at will. Mostly, I do what I do for two reasons: I can't stand looking at the dust anymore; someone's coming to visit. I have few visitors so am glad to have the impetus to get moving. Otherwise, I do just what I want and answer to no one for what I do or do not do.Sweet bliss.
Wow! This letter resonates with me so much, as today I've had the longest day at my desk in what feels like days, and days, and days . . . due to holiday responsibilities. As you described your weariness, my heaviness weighed upon me, built up through years and years and years and years! In addition to the mid-life transition (which I noted on the survey), I'm excited to read more about women writers and also your tips for writers. Thank you for sharing so honestly, Anne!
I, too, would have selected all the categories in the poll. I'll read whatever you choose to write. I am thinking how odd it is... I've never met you in person, and likely never will, but I am always so interested in what you have to say, what next adventure you are on, your reflections and musings - all of it. I believe it shows how writing connects people and revealing our true selves is a bridge to friendship even across time and space. I suspect your readers see a little of themselves in you. I know I do. Thank you for your letters!
I found your newsletter at exactly the right time. Thank you!
As a Thanksgiving present to myself this year I sent my husband and kids to his parents’ house four days before I joined them. I stayed at home for my own writing retreat - no cooking!
Last night I had dinner with an old friend who feels it’s important to her, but not to her husband, that she cook tasty, novel meals. She shared that “it’s been a real luxury being married to someone who grew up on frozen pizza and bag salad.” I sent up a silent cheer for her MIL.
I recently stopped in Paris as an add on to a work trip to Zürich. I visited the American Library there. Love at first perusal. I will never miss another chance to visit similar libraries in other cities. Fun to see what they had on display, clean and free bathroom, cheap coffee. 😊
Living alone allows one to clean (or not) at will. Mostly, I do what I do for two reasons: I can't stand looking at the dust anymore; someone's coming to visit. I have few visitors so am glad to have the impetus to get moving. Otherwise, I do just what I want and answer to no one for what I do or do not do.Sweet bliss.
Wow! This letter resonates with me so much, as today I've had the longest day at my desk in what feels like days, and days, and days . . . due to holiday responsibilities. As you described your weariness, my heaviness weighed upon me, built up through years and years and years and years! In addition to the mid-life transition (which I noted on the survey), I'm excited to read more about women writers and also your tips for writers. Thank you for sharing so honestly, Anne!
I would have selected all the categories in the poll! Very interested in all those topics.
I, too, would have selected all the categories in the poll. I'll read whatever you choose to write. I am thinking how odd it is... I've never met you in person, and likely never will, but I am always so interested in what you have to say, what next adventure you are on, your reflections and musings - all of it. I believe it shows how writing connects people and revealing our true selves is a bridge to friendship even across time and space. I suspect your readers see a little of themselves in you. I know I do. Thank you for your letters!
Two more things on cleaning:
I do put things away as I use them, and I clean things as I see what needs it.
And I clean before I go on a trip, because I like to be welcomed by an orderly house.
I found your newsletter at exactly the right time. Thank you!
As a Thanksgiving present to myself this year I sent my husband and kids to his parents’ house four days before I joined them. I stayed at home for my own writing retreat - no cooking!
Last night I had dinner with an old friend who feels it’s important to her, but not to her husband, that she cook tasty, novel meals. She shared that “it’s been a real luxury being married to someone who grew up on frozen pizza and bag salad.” I sent up a silent cheer for her MIL.
I recently stopped in Paris as an add on to a work trip to Zürich. I visited the American Library there. Love at first perusal. I will never miss another chance to visit similar libraries in other cities. Fun to see what they had on display, clean and free bathroom, cheap coffee. 😊
I want to have my own home too. But with the rise of property prices abnormally I don't know if it's possible or not