off topic but after reading about how Europe is going nuts about Trump wanting Greenland, another real estate holding.
He's, pure and simple, a Madman!
Every country should just stop communicating with him. Period. No phone calls, no visits. Nothing.
The USA has no allies. They should face facts.
Let the politicians in the USA deal with him. Obviously, the citizens have no power to do anything. If one gets shot by one of his Brown Shirt thugs, he just ups the threats and violence.
Our most dangerous "Ally" Israel will continue to work him over for $$ for their crazy Zionism. They will be defeated in the end.
Then they can claim what they crave: to be VICTIMS again.
Keep writing. It's good for your brain, heart and sanity. Amusing for the readers. Inspiring others to do the same..(maybe).
I wrote for about 30 years after I turned 18, dealing with a marriage I didn't chose and 3 kids. Reading back through that stuff, before I pitch it out, has made me aware that I had a life...quite a life, because I always had a life outside of that marriage. Actually, many lives.
Writing kept me sane and looking back I can attest to the truth that I was sane, although, I wasn't sure I was.
Only here ..or, there. I am now only interested trying to understand in the current mess the world is in. I don't like what I have come to conclude.
At the end of my life, I have myself pretty sorted and frankly avoid the humans ...the physical humans like I did for most of my life. Only the very creative intelligent independent ones were worth it...prob. about 7 in all. All dead. None here in Merida, Mexico.
I have been told I should write a book. But, there are too many aspects, it would be very difficult to pull it together. Like Anais's diaries, she had many lovers and many changes as an artist,...I think I read 4 and nearly finished book #5. Among others.... Her talents and famous lovers were a big step ahead of mine.
About the only way to stay sane is to keep a very, very narrow focus, and that includes the people one associates with. If you ever feel like reading another book, Judith, I'd be happy if you'd read mine! You might like it!
Focus!!! R U kidding? In my head, I have a lot going on. Besides the constant study, there is food, as in cooking, I am right now making sun dried tomatoes in my french toaster oven that does everything. And sewing. So much fabric from India and Thailand and thrift shops, and so many ideas...and embroidery, and the garden...I just killed, w/ over watering a small tree, a Galán de Noche, that has super scented flowers at night. Now I have to replace it.
I used to read many thousands of books. Now I don't read books....WAY too much substacks, youtube (w/out commercials) Fking NYtimes, etc. I have books I bought recently but they get some time but not much.
loveee this!! those stuck up girls who strut around thinkin theyre better than everyone else r the worst. peggy sounds like a real one for standin up to them like that, we need more ppl like her tbh
I love people who stand up to people who think they're better than the rest of us.
When I was in high school, one of that crowd in the local hangout said loudly to one of my friends, "I hear you slept with _____." She answered back, "Ya, and with all his friends too." I've always been proud of her for saying that.
off topic but after reading about how Europe is going nuts about Trump wanting Greenland, another real estate holding.
He's, pure and simple, a Madman!
Every country should just stop communicating with him. Period. No phone calls, no visits. Nothing.
The USA has no allies. They should face facts.
Let the politicians in the USA deal with him. Obviously, the citizens have no power to do anything. If one gets shot by one of his Brown Shirt thugs, he just ups the threats and violence.
Our most dangerous "Ally" Israel will continue to work him over for $$ for their crazy Zionism. They will be defeated in the end.
Then they can claim what they crave: to be VICTIMS again.
A superior race of victims.
What a con job.
Keep writing. It's good for your brain, heart and sanity. Amusing for the readers. Inspiring others to do the same..(maybe).
I wrote for about 30 years after I turned 18, dealing with a marriage I didn't chose and 3 kids. Reading back through that stuff, before I pitch it out, has made me aware that I had a life...quite a life, because I always had a life outside of that marriage. Actually, many lives.
Writing kept me sane and looking back I can attest to the truth that I was sane, although, I wasn't sure I was.
It also helps if people read, and can related to, what you write.
Only here ..or, there. I am now only interested trying to understand in the current mess the world is in. I don't like what I have come to conclude.
At the end of my life, I have myself pretty sorted and frankly avoid the humans ...the physical humans like I did for most of my life. Only the very creative intelligent independent ones were worth it...prob. about 7 in all. All dead. None here in Merida, Mexico.
I have been told I should write a book. But, there are too many aspects, it would be very difficult to pull it together. Like Anais's diaries, she had many lovers and many changes as an artist,...I think I read 4 and nearly finished book #5. Among others.... Her talents and famous lovers were a big step ahead of mine.
About the only way to stay sane is to keep a very, very narrow focus, and that includes the people one associates with. If you ever feel like reading another book, Judith, I'd be happy if you'd read mine! You might like it!
Focus!!! R U kidding? In my head, I have a lot going on. Besides the constant study, there is food, as in cooking, I am right now making sun dried tomatoes in my french toaster oven that does everything. And sewing. So much fabric from India and Thailand and thrift shops, and so many ideas...and embroidery, and the garden...I just killed, w/ over watering a small tree, a Galán de Noche, that has super scented flowers at night. Now I have to replace it.
And, repairs.
Jeesh!
Sounds like you've got enough to keep your mind off all the other shit! That's what I mean by focus.
My mind is deep in the shit. Plus, as usual, there is no one in my life to discuss this stuff with because no one has the time or interest to dig in.
I only comment on substacks.
I used to read many thousands of books. Now I don't read books....WAY too much substacks, youtube (w/out commercials) Fking NYtimes, etc. I have books I bought recently but they get some time but not much.
I can relate!
loveee this!! those stuck up girls who strut around thinkin theyre better than everyone else r the worst. peggy sounds like a real one for standin up to them like that, we need more ppl like her tbh
I love people who stand up to people who think they're better than the rest of us.
When I was in high school, one of that crowd in the local hangout said loudly to one of my friends, "I hear you slept with _____." She answered back, "Ya, and with all his friends too." I've always been proud of her for saying that.
Thanks for posting, Diane. I enjoyed it.
You should read the whole story!
I'm up to my eyeballs in stuff to read right now, but would love to when I have a bit more space.
I can relate. There's so much to read and write about that it's hard to keep up! A day is never long enough.