What a gorgeous photo of you and your mom Karena - joy, beauty and love all wrapped up together. Thank you for re-introducing us to Ozan Varol and I especially love his signature, 'ad astra' for all the reasons you outline and also as I have begun a monthly writing together initiative that I have called 'The Bag of Stars'. (The title I have taken from the final line of Ursula K Le Guin's magnificent essay, 'The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction' - "Still there are seeds to be gathered and room in the bag of stars.") Have a wonderful time with your family as you travel.
Miche - start with Ozan's blog. I think you will recognize the elements that draw me to his writing. Let's work together to get more of this into our writing!
This was such a great read. Have wonderful travels!
Thanks Saalik. How are you enjoying your travels?
What a gorgeous photo of you and your mom Karena - joy, beauty and love all wrapped up together. Thank you for re-introducing us to Ozan Varol and I especially love his signature, 'ad astra' for all the reasons you outline and also as I have begun a monthly writing together initiative that I have called 'The Bag of Stars'. (The title I have taken from the final line of Ursula K Le Guin's magnificent essay, 'The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction' - "Still there are seeds to be gathered and room in the bag of stars.") Have a wonderful time with your family as you travel.
I must have missed that invitation to such a wonderfully named writing initiative, Margaret! Sign me up.
I’ll send you a message with details Karena - we’re in the same time zone!!
The mom photo made my day 😍 and made me miss my mom 🥹💕
"Don't use that one of me, I didn't have makeup on," Mum said. But I love it. Send a shoutout to your Mum, whichever dimension she is in.
Yay for you and your mom!!!
When you live hours away, it is always a joy to be back with our parents, n'est ce pas?
What a wonderful photo & hug of you and your mother <3
Thanks, Becky! No attention to framing, just pure joy!
“Dense topics, served with a light side of hope and possibility”
I’d love to write like this too. I’m definitely intrigued and will be adding his book to my reading list.
Miche - start with Ozan's blog. I think you will recognize the elements that draw me to his writing. Let's work together to get more of this into our writing!
Yes, love it!
Ahh loved how this turned out Karen :) awesome
I could not have done it without you, Tommy. Simple suggestions like re-ordering paragraphs made a huge difference.
Love the photo of you and your mom, Karena! Enjoy London 🇬🇧 ♥️
Thanks, Ali! I haven't been out and about as much this week. But looking forward to indulging in London on my journey back in March.