Wow. I'm so happy my article inspired you. And what a beautiful piece. I wish I could write like you; that I could let go of my teaching-like style and be more fluid even when talking about science stuff. But the writers and the readers, they are all different, and the important thing is that our good message touches people's souls in the way it's intended. Thank you.
Thank you Claire. After writing gardening how-to blogs and books for 30 years, I had to learn how to write fiction. And there’s a mind shift to include our story inside our nonfiction. It’s not something I studied. I practiced. And let my imagine get carried away. 🤩
Marylee, this was such a warm and meaningful read. The line about belonging somewhere people notice when you are absent stayed with me. We often search for complicated answers to living well, yet perhaps one of the most important is simply having people who know our stories—and continuing to show up for one another. The best traditions often begin quietly, long before anyone thinks to give them a name. ❤️
Loved your short story. What a great way to begin my Sunday. I miss gathering in small groups so today we are visiting a small church. We have attended a mega church for nine years and this story reminds of the value of small gatherings.
Wow. I'm so happy my article inspired you. And what a beautiful piece. I wish I could write like you; that I could let go of my teaching-like style and be more fluid even when talking about science stuff. But the writers and the readers, they are all different, and the important thing is that our good message touches people's souls in the way it's intended. Thank you.
Thank you Claire. After writing gardening how-to blogs and books for 30 years, I had to learn how to write fiction. And there’s a mind shift to include our story inside our nonfiction. It’s not something I studied. I practiced. And let my imagine get carried away. 🤩
Marylee, this was such a warm and meaningful read. The line about belonging somewhere people notice when you are absent stayed with me. We often search for complicated answers to living well, yet perhaps one of the most important is simply having people who know our stories—and continuing to show up for one another. The best traditions often begin quietly, long before anyone thinks to give them a name. ❤️
Loved your short story. What a great way to begin my Sunday. I miss gathering in small groups so today we are visiting a small church. We have attended a mega church for nine years and this story reminds of the value of small gatherings.