Thank you for not suggesting everyone cancel their Washington Post subscription. I, agree, Bezos's decision was selfish but the journalists and other employees of the Post need their jobs. Cancelling a subscription is not going to hurt Bezos' bottom line. Happy Halloween and crossing my fingers for a good result of the election.
Yes, anxiety is high regarding this election. Steps to disconnect are a must, at least for a part of each day. Reading Heather Cox Richardson every morning is NOT disconnecting. Did you see some brilliant team made a comic book out of Project 2025? Not disconnecting either. Shoot. I am hooked on the Netflix series, "The Diplomat." Big Keri Russell fan. Not exactly calming, but very well done (imho). Similar to "Madam Secretary" if you liked that. Also on Netflix, "Martha," a documentary on Ms. Stewart. I'm in and out of it because of "The Diplomat" but really loving it. New-found respect for her too the more I learn about her.
Ahhhhh "Beloved." SERIOUSLY painful but I couldn't put it down. I thought Oprah and her team did a good job on the film adaptation too, which is saying something! But also seriously, I love the whole powerful premise of "Beloved." Remains one of my favorite reads.
This post resonated so much. I'm finishing up my next issue on this topic as well. And I particularly loved what you wrote here: "if all I have left at the end of this life is my ability to read, that would be OK." Reading has rarely failed me. I also went through a period during the early pandemic quarantine where I could not comprehend anything I was reading. Thankfully I got past that, but it took months. There is comfort in community, though, and we will get through what comes next (but please let it go the way we want). xo
It's so funny, Abby. I started this post planning just to share reading recommendations and quite quickly recognized I had a whole lotta anxiety underlying my thoughts. Yes, we will get through it - and each other's words will help!
Thank you for not suggesting everyone cancel their Washington Post subscription. I, agree, Bezos's decision was selfish but the journalists and other employees of the Post need their jobs. Cancelling a subscription is not going to hurt Bezos' bottom line. Happy Halloween and crossing my fingers for a good result of the election.
I'm just leaning on community to carry us through the tense moments ahead. Writing will be a powerful outlet in the days ahead!
Yes, anxiety is high regarding this election. Steps to disconnect are a must, at least for a part of each day. Reading Heather Cox Richardson every morning is NOT disconnecting. Did you see some brilliant team made a comic book out of Project 2025? Not disconnecting either. Shoot. I am hooked on the Netflix series, "The Diplomat." Big Keri Russell fan. Not exactly calming, but very well done (imho). Similar to "Madam Secretary" if you liked that. Also on Netflix, "Martha," a documentary on Ms. Stewart. I'm in and out of it because of "The Diplomat" but really loving it. New-found respect for her too the more I learn about her.
Ahhhhh "Beloved." SERIOUSLY painful but I couldn't put it down. I thought Oprah and her team did a good job on the film adaptation too, which is saying something! But also seriously, I love the whole powerful premise of "Beloved." Remains one of my favorite reads.
Bottoms up!
This post resonated so much. I'm finishing up my next issue on this topic as well. And I particularly loved what you wrote here: "if all I have left at the end of this life is my ability to read, that would be OK." Reading has rarely failed me. I also went through a period during the early pandemic quarantine where I could not comprehend anything I was reading. Thankfully I got past that, but it took months. There is comfort in community, though, and we will get through what comes next (but please let it go the way we want). xo
It's so funny, Abby. I started this post planning just to share reading recommendations and quite quickly recognized I had a whole lotta anxiety underlying my thoughts. Yes, we will get through it - and each other's words will help!
I just linked to your Substack in the one I published a second ago.