Mary, I'm really enjoying reading this memoir (even if I am getting to it slowly—that Substack inbox gets quite full!). As others have pointed out, your style and sense of humor are engaging and fun to read. It also inspires me as a writer. Looking forward to reading more!
That orange heap of metal only resembled a car. It was a bad time, for sure. But, I did perk up with the visit of the mail lady in Missouri. Good people. I did some of my growing up there with my grandparents.
Thank you for sharing your story. I enjoy reading your history. And your vulnerability in these memories is your strength, and that’s inspiring to read.
“Nietzsche and the Brothers Grimm are not so different. This I am learning. I do wonder if Nietzsche is the reality check on wishes and dreams. I refuse to believe this while I consider the possibility.”
Nietzsche and the Brothers Grimm are not so different. This I am learning. I do wonder if Nietzsche is the reality check on wishes and dreams. I refuse to believe this while I consider the possibility.
Thanks, as always for sharing, Mary. Our journeys are what make us and I prefer Lawrence too here.
Mary, I'm really enjoying reading this memoir (even if I am getting to it slowly—that Substack inbox gets quite full!). As others have pointed out, your style and sense of humor are engaging and fun to read. It also inspires me as a writer. Looking forward to reading more!
I love your style and sense of humour. THIS in the face of the 'furnished house', filthy trash can and junk car is a sign of inner strength.
Beautiful …
Shocking that people in Missouri would treat a guest so poorly. Were they native Missourians? Their mama didn't raise them right.
This one is bittersweet with laughs and realities of changing places and jobs. Excellent! I’m glad I found you on Substack!
That orange heap of metal only resembled a car. It was a bad time, for sure. But, I did perk up with the visit of the mail lady in Missouri. Good people. I did some of my growing up there with my grandparents.
I can handle the wheels coming off a marriage, it’s that trash can in the kitchen and the three burners. I’m still shaking.
Thank you for sharing your story. I enjoy reading your history. And your vulnerability in these memories is your strength, and that’s inspiring to read.
“Nietzsche and the Brothers Grimm are not so different. This I am learning. I do wonder if Nietzsche is the reality check on wishes and dreams. I refuse to believe this while I consider the possibility.”
That was my favorite bit.
How I would love to explore this:
Nietzsche and the Brothers Grimm are not so different. This I am learning. I do wonder if Nietzsche is the reality check on wishes and dreams. I refuse to believe this while I consider the possibility.
Thanks, as always for sharing, Mary. Our journeys are what make us and I prefer Lawrence too here.