I love doing them. I took a little break because I was working on so many other things, getting ready for the first story slam. Mimi/Vicki, have you thought about doing a story for us? Do you know about it? Wham! Bam! Thank You! Slam!? My new stack? xo
Now that's the right answer! You need to go look at the themes on the site, and then pick a month that appeals to you. Our Mothers and Daughters event is full right now, with a waitlist, but I bet you'll find something else that could work and might even involve your mom. https://www.whambamthankyouslam.com And then send me a message in Chat. YAY! I'm so glad you want to do it. Made my day. xo
Love this one from Gloria Steinem: A gender-equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist: where everyone can be themselves. And this from Dolly Parton: Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.
I love them all, especially the Maya Angelu, Tolstoy and the Sister Joan quotation (been a fan of hers for a few decades and consider her a spiritual mentor even though we've never met. Read several of her books and receive a weekly e-newsletter).
LOVE Sister Joan. For at least 25 years,. What a wise and fierce woman she is. Thank you, Linda Ann. I love all the quotes, but that Tolstoy is phenomenal especially given the times we're in. xo
“Hope is not a lottery ticket you can sit on the sofa and clutch, feeling lucky. It is an axe you break down doors with in an emergency." Rebecca Solnit
Another, also Rebecca Solnit: “Joy doesn't betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is a fine act of insurrection.”
That's a good one. I have one of Angela Davis's that's similar, that I'll be posting soon. I can only post this if I have a photo to go with. Thank you!
Good idea. You obviously haven't read me, and you're kind of creepy. Any idea how inappropriate this is, if you're even a real person? You might want to learn something about boundaries and respect. And, yes, you're right, I am different. But not the kind of different you're looking for. Take good care, Shahbaz.
I cannot believe you're actually a real person. But this is fun. You have a lot to learn about good manners and sensitivity. You have no clue what respect is and praying to your "Lord" on my post is ridiculous. Bye.
Such a wonderful idea sharing these. I hope you are still doing them!
I love doing them. I took a little break because I was working on so many other things, getting ready for the first story slam. Mimi/Vicki, have you thought about doing a story for us? Do you know about it? Wham! Bam! Thank You! Slam!? My new stack? xo
I would be honored. There are some fun stories that I’ve not shared with Substack, and several about my mother that make me happy. Thanks for asking!
Now that's the right answer! You need to go look at the themes on the site, and then pick a month that appeals to you. Our Mothers and Daughters event is full right now, with a waitlist, but I bet you'll find something else that could work and might even involve your mom. https://www.whambamthankyouslam.com And then send me a message in Chat. YAY! I'm so glad you want to do it. Made my day. xo
Interesting to read this post and notice how different the style is from others. Thanks for the insight
What a treasure trove of wisdom and grace and grit you've amassed here, Nan. Thank you for sharing this with all of us! xoxo
Thanks, Irena. It's been such a fun project for me...there's more to come, for sure. xo
Yay!
Love this one from Gloria Steinem: A gender-equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist: where everyone can be themselves. And this from Dolly Parton: Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.
Thanks, Leslie! I'm adding them to my list. I appreciate this. xo
Love your Meme‘s Nan, they definitely brighten Substack notes with their bold design.
Thanks, Jay! xo
I've long loved the Mae West and Lily Tomlin quotes, Nan. Nice!
Thank you, me too. I love the Lily Tomlin quote. She and Jane Wagner wrote stellar material. Always. xo
They did!
I love them all, especially the Maya Angelu, Tolstoy and the Sister Joan quotation (been a fan of hers for a few decades and consider her a spiritual mentor even though we've never met. Read several of her books and receive a weekly e-newsletter).
Thanks, Nan
LOVE Sister Joan. For at least 25 years,. What a wise and fierce woman she is. Thank you, Linda Ann. I love all the quotes, but that Tolstoy is phenomenal especially given the times we're in. xo
Wow! It's so cool seeing these lined up and together! There were several I hadn't seen. xx
Thanks, Rhaine! I have so many more ready to go. It's my happy activity. xo
“Hope is not a lottery ticket you can sit on the sofa and clutch, feeling lucky. It is an axe you break down doors with in an emergency." Rebecca Solnit
I LOVE this. Adding to my list. You're such a great participator, Wendy. Thank you. xo
Another, also Rebecca Solnit: “Joy doesn't betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is a fine act of insurrection.”
On the list. The first one's done. Feel free to keep feeding me quotes. It's awesome. xo
One more from a writer with whom I interacted on Twitter. She wrote this and it blew me away.
"If your internal organs are open to legislation, you are, manifestly, not free." Emily L. Hauser
That's a good one. I have one of Angela Davis's that's similar, that I'll be posting soon. I can only post this if I have a photo to go with. Thank you!
Oh, ok. I’ll keep that in mind.
Ok. You asked for it. haha
“No black woman writer in this culture can write "too much". Indeed, no woman writer can write "too much"...No woman has ever written enough.”
―bell hooks
Oh, good! I have one bell hooks quote down the line. Thanks, Wendy. Do as many as you like, even email them to me, if you want. THIS is so great! xo
Do you prefer email? That’s it for now, but I LURV quotations, so I have a backlog…
It's a thing of beauty.
Thanks, lovey! xo
Nan- So many excellent quotes here. Several that stand out are:
Anne Lamott- Don't look at your feet- Just dance
Tolstoy—If you feel pain you are a juman being
Oscar Wilde—Be yourself
Thanks, Mike. Yes, those are good ones. xo
Thank you, Nan Tepper! 🤗🩵
You're welcome, Leslie Ann. xo
I’ve loved all of these, and especially the trademark pink. Fun to see them again.
Thanks, Mary. You are the kindest. I so appreciate that you read my work and are so supportive. xo
Wow so many treasures I don’t know where to begin! Particularly love the M L’Engle one. Going to share that one now.:)
I'll update it every once in a while..it's going to get quite long...I love making these. It feels like a spiritual practice for me. XO
Great way to describe it, Nan.
Thanks, Amanda. xo
Fuck off, Shahbaz. You're definitely barking up the wrong tree. I hope you find your dream girl, but it certainly ain't me.
Good idea. You obviously haven't read me, and you're kind of creepy. Any idea how inappropriate this is, if you're even a real person? You might want to learn something about boundaries and respect. And, yes, you're right, I am different. But not the kind of different you're looking for. Take good care, Shahbaz.
I cannot believe you're actually a real person. But this is fun. You have a lot to learn about good manners and sensitivity. You have no clue what respect is and praying to your "Lord" on my post is ridiculous. Bye.