Gorgeous meditation on holding the everyday alongside the sacred. The lycra bike racers whizzing by wih their attitudes is such a perfect detail - I dunno if I would've had the patience to transform that into part of a bigger reflection, but that's exactly what Smith does with quotidian annoyances. Reminds me of how everyirritant on a long trip becomes material if we're paying attention.
Love R,W,E. My fave. An I a fully paid subscriber? Because now I can’t remember! I wanna be!! But I didn’t get your advent calendar so not sure. Please sign me up for the mentor book group. And wow, that was a harrowing bike ride. I wouldn’t have the courage!! Love how you said that artist with the photos outside had a “situation” inside. Sorry I missed book group this morning. Xo
What a beautifully woven set of synchronicities and wise commentary! Thank you. And now I will have to add Patti Smith's two memoirs to my stack of "books to read." (I was not a fan of punk rock either, so I didn't think her memoir would have anything in it for me. Sounds like I was wrong!)
The ride sounds harrowing, with a good ending and plenty of beauty.
I am interested in your second book club. I’m already in two, so I might not always show up, but I do love your other book club so so much.
You are an essential member!! xN
It sounds interesting if not always comfortable!
Yes! Like life, right? xN
Bien sur!
Gorgeous meditation on holding the everyday alongside the sacred. The lycra bike racers whizzing by wih their attitudes is such a perfect detail - I dunno if I would've had the patience to transform that into part of a bigger reflection, but that's exactly what Smith does with quotidian annoyances. Reminds me of how everyirritant on a long trip becomes material if we're paying attention.
Exactly. Thanks for reading. xN
Love R,W,E. My fave. An I a fully paid subscriber? Because now I can’t remember! I wanna be!! But I didn’t get your advent calendar so not sure. Please sign me up for the mentor book group. And wow, that was a harrowing bike ride. I wouldn’t have the courage!! Love how you said that artist with the photos outside had a “situation” inside. Sorry I missed book group this morning. Xo
Patti is, indeed, a wonderful writer but methinks you should give her music another listen...it's not all "punk" and there are some glorious covers.
Point me to two, please. xN
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5EHz1UbwtiJZZZ2ssPhhqg?si=pX6BfxYWQoyvYn1iwklLRw&pi=ay3P_mCNT7aiJ
Love this! Thank you 😊
Thank you 🙏🏼
regarding the ride, it was just a bit too sunny, heavy traffic, kind of felt like LA, we are just true Portlanders!
I devoured Bread of Angels and have been reading her other stuff since. What a lovely storyteller she is, and what a story!
What a beautifully woven set of synchronicities and wise commentary! Thank you. And now I will have to add Patti Smith's two memoirs to my stack of "books to read." (I was not a fan of punk rock either, so I didn't think her memoir would have anything in it for me. Sounds like I was wrong!)
You must tell me what you think! xN
More to your point, Vrai Garçon is usually translated as “Real Boy.”
Merci!!!
You should check out Patti’s Substack as well! She is adorable and wise.
I will! Merci! xN
Love this
Thank you!! xN
This little slice of writing is like a perfect aperitif for my day. I love the idea of a mentor book club!
Please join! xN
I will!