This was delightful! What a perfect delivery and yes, such a touching story that it brought tears to my eyes!👀 I love your tattoo! Thank you for sharing it; it’s so important to not stop. 😘
Thank you, lovely Mimi. I have to call you that...I know I've said something before about this, but the association to the memory of my grandmother (Meme) is something I love every time I see on the platform. If it's ever not okay with you, please let me know. And I'll call you by your other name...but right now I can't remember what it is... Big hugs! xo
Thanks, Prajna! My newish relationship with adding tattoos has been really fascinating to me. I've gotten 3 in the last year. My last before that was almost 5 years ago, and before that, 32 years. I feel the gap narrowing??? Maybe by the time I'm 80 I'll truly be a tattooed lady. (I hate the word "lady"). I do love this story, and it was really fun to make the videos. xo
Nice! I had to look up what a sigil is. Now I know! I'm probably going to write another tattoo piece very soon. Maybe as soon as this week...we'll see.
I’ve loved a good semicolon since long before I learned about its symbolism earlier this year. Learned about it, I should add, from you. Loved this piece, and your airport story made my day. ❤️
Thanks, sweetie pie! Oooooh! It's Chris day. Love my Fridays. Even if I don't get to your post tonight, seeing it come into my email makes me impossibly happy. Big hugs, buddy. xo
I love that punctuation that isn't really punctuation--but still sort of is--paved the way for two strangers to hug in an airport parking lot. We all need more stories like this right now, Nan!
Thanks, Dina. Yes, we do. In the midst of all the crazy, love and connection can be found, and encouraged to grow. And I need that so badly right now. It keeps me focused and hopeful. xo
I love your chance encounter in what seems like the fellowship of the semicolon. What a wonderful connection the two of you had. The Universe is amazing in facilitating these incredible pockets of meaning and joy...!
Thanks, Cathy. It was absolutely charmed, and so beautiful to share that moment with him. It felt like a blessing for the trip I was making. That everything was going to be okay. xo
I had no idea about the semicolon's symbolism. How appropriate! And how perfect for you not just for the meaning but also for the connection to writing. Good choice!
Shades of Blue was so amazing. I'm glad you knew her. I'd love to hear more about her one day, if you ever feel like sharing. Thanks for reading, Amy. xo
Every time I get to know you better, I feel more and more like I’m looking in a mirror. Thank you for this awesome post, Nan! I had no idea you have a semicolon tattoo too!! I had no idea that was why you have a semicolon in your logo. So cool!! We are semicolon sisters 😄🥰 sending you a giant hug.
Ooof! This got me right in the nasal sinuses. I can't begin to tell you how much I love this story and your presentation. And of course your semicolon tattoo. Now I want to meet you in a parking lot, hold up my arm to show you mine, and squeeze the stuffing out of you.
I love this essay. I love the quotes at the beginning and then the personal reveal. And the hug at the end. May be a favorite of mine. Just enough and so much. xoxo
This was delightful! What a perfect delivery and yes, such a touching story that it brought tears to my eyes!👀 I love your tattoo! Thank you for sharing it; it’s so important to not stop. 😘
Thank you, Audrey. Big hugs to you. xo
So much love and respect for this work and for you!
Thank you, lovely Mimi. I have to call you that...I know I've said something before about this, but the association to the memory of my grandmother (Meme) is something I love every time I see on the platform. If it's ever not okay with you, please let me know. And I'll call you by your other name...but right now I can't remember what it is... Big hugs! xo
I am 100% okay with being called Mimi by everybody but my students. (Because that visits creepy-town.) It is my favorite of my many names!
I'm SO happy! xo
Awww Nan, you are so precious. Yes, you have many profoundly meaningful stories. I’m so touched by your tender courageous wit!
I’m so glad I got a chance to stop by and read this.
Thank you for interrupting your own story for us to get a good view of your tattoos .
Outstanding love ❤️
Thanks, Prajna! My newish relationship with adding tattoos has been really fascinating to me. I've gotten 3 in the last year. My last before that was almost 5 years ago, and before that, 32 years. I feel the gap narrowing??? Maybe by the time I'm 80 I'll truly be a tattooed lady. (I hate the word "lady"). I do love this story, and it was really fun to make the videos. xo
Incredible essay, Nan.
Thanks, Susan. We need a lunch date! I'll get in touch. xo
I loved this Nan; l also love listening to you read.😊;;;;;;;;;
Thanks, Simone! xo
Thanks for your openness Nan 😊. The tattoo is cool, got a few too 🖤
Any time. What kind of tats do you have? xo
A treble clef, a watercolour like rainbow coloured love heart with John’s name, a personalised sigil ❤️🥰
Nice! I had to look up what a sigil is. Now I know! I'm probably going to write another tattoo piece very soon. Maybe as soon as this week...we'll see.
I’ve loved a good semicolon since long before I learned about its symbolism earlier this year. Learned about it, I should add, from you. Loved this piece, and your airport story made my day. ❤️
Thanks, sweetie pie! Oooooh! It's Chris day. Love my Fridays. Even if I don't get to your post tonight, seeing it come into my email makes me impossibly happy. Big hugs, buddy. xo
I love that punctuation that isn't really punctuation--but still sort of is--paved the way for two strangers to hug in an airport parking lot. We all need more stories like this right now, Nan!
Thanks, Dina. Yes, we do. In the midst of all the crazy, love and connection can be found, and encouraged to grow. And I need that so badly right now. It keeps me focused and hopeful. xo
I love your chance encounter in what seems like the fellowship of the semicolon. What a wonderful connection the two of you had. The Universe is amazing in facilitating these incredible pockets of meaning and joy...!
Thanks, Cathy. It was absolutely charmed, and so beautiful to share that moment with him. It felt like a blessing for the trip I was making. That everything was going to be okay. xo
So nice!
I had no idea about the semicolon's symbolism. How appropriate! And how perfect for you not just for the meaning but also for the connection to writing. Good choice!
Thanks, lovely! xo
This is wonderful, Nan, both on my favorite punctuation mark and on the fight to stay in the game of life. XOXO
Thanks, Pamela. Next time we talk, I want to hear more about your relationship with the semicolon as a writer. xo
Virginia Woolf indeed loved semi-colons, as do we. 💛
She did. We do! xo
I knew Amy Bleuel - her amazing support for my anthology, Shades of Blue, was so very inspiring. Her death was devastating.
Your words are powerful & inspiring. Thank you.
Shades of Blue was so amazing. I'm glad you knew her. I'd love to hear more about her one day, if you ever feel like sharing. Thanks for reading, Amy. xo
Every time I get to know you better, I feel more and more like I’m looking in a mirror. Thank you for this awesome post, Nan! I had no idea you have a semicolon tattoo too!! I had no idea that was why you have a semicolon in your logo. So cool!! We are semicolon sisters 😄🥰 sending you a giant hug.
Love you, sweetheart. I'm glad to know all of this about you. We have a lot of things in common. I may even believe in ghosts. xo
Love you back! I will make you a believer one of these days!! 😄👻
I saw one, once, that I'm aware of. Crazy story. Maybe I'll write about it one day.
Thank you for this beautiful piece.
You are very welcome. Thank you for reading it and then letting me know. xo
Ooof! This got me right in the nasal sinuses. I can't begin to tell you how much I love this story and your presentation. And of course your semicolon tattoo. Now I want to meet you in a parking lot, hold up my arm to show you mine, and squeeze the stuffing out of you.
When can we do that? I'm on the east coast...I think you are too? I'd love that. xo
Oh lets! And Rona too.
OH, that would be amazing. But Canadians don’t come to the US anymore. We’ll figure something out. xo
I love this essay. I love the quotes at the beginning and then the personal reveal. And the hug at the end. May be a favorite of mine. Just enough and so much. xoxo
Thanks, Nancy! That means a lot. xo