I, too, have taken a long break from news and social media. Everything feels so heavy in the world right now. Losing a beloved pet would only make that worse as your energy is spent on grief and healing. We must tend to our wounds (whatever they are) and give ourselves adequate time to convalesce and regain our strength.
Congrats on the upgrade in the OZMA Awards. Your beautiful writing is absolutely deserving!
Raining steadily here. Around two inches so far! The earth is thankful, but everyone has gone indoors - a nice opportunity to rest and recuperate. Take care dear Prue. 🤗🤗💕
Ours is so soft, Beth. A drizzle that's sinking right in. What we call wet rain - excellent for the garden. We were forecast to get heavier falls and wind with a severe weather warning, but that was dropped at 5.30PM. Cheers.
My introversion is becoming more pronounced these days, and by that I don't necessarily mean I am less inclined to be 'out amongst 'em' (though I'm sure there is truth there) rather that after I've been out and returned home, I feel more drained than ever. Perhaps, as you suggest, because I was already depleted before I left home.
Your balmy, quiet beach looks to be the perfect balm. I'm intrigued to see you in shoes rather than bare feet. :)
I am resigned to the belief that we are, individually, but drops in the sea of history, though as a species our impacts are indelible. In any case, I try to do my part.
Congratulations on the acclaim for your book, and fingers crossed for your potential new pup. I can't imagine that story won't end happily.
I like to imagine that your tenacious terrier is in a forever happy place now.
As to the bare feet, I have no idea because even just yesterday whilst walking the beach in drizzle, off came the shoes. I noticed last night that I'm beginning to get old ladies' cracks in the heels so must buff and sandpaper hard this evening.
'Hooch Pooch'! Oh, Prue, that's hilarious! I love that little moments like this can stop grief short, if only for a moment.
Such wonderful news about 'The Red Thread' - I'm thrilled for you!
I'm sorry, though - 'one dimensional'? Prue, your Substack writing is MULTIdimensional, and always just right - you write exactly what I need to read. This post, for example, slots right into where I'm at right now - I'm calling it my 'restive season' - and your talk of grey velvet, of a desert island, of sussuration, well, it's the perfect fit.
This post was like a comfort blanket for the soul. I resonate with so much of it. I too have periods when I need to switch off from the world, when it all gets too much. I would expect that your grief, quite rightly, is taking up most of your headspace right now so there is no room to process anything else. When you try and carry on as ‘normal’ you burnout.
How I would love to have a beach like yours on my doorstep, I do have beautiful countryside so I too am blessed but, there is something so incredibly restoring about the sea.
The day after our little fellow passed away, I needed the sea - the sound, the smell, the sight, even the touch of it over my bare feet to ground me and it's been doing it ever since.
I always run to the sea when I need healing. But the country is as good - nature of any sort, really. Anything elemental.
So lovely Prue. And your writing is very much still a balm for the rest of us, no matter what you think. Very meditative, and reflective of where you are, and similar to how many of us feel right now too. Thank you for taking the energy to craft your thoughts help us all. ❤️
I'm glad because if its balm for you, it's all of that and more for me. So thank you. PS: have 2 hearts and a template to send but need your address. Can you possibly email?
Like Ms. Writer, I no longer watch the news and have never been involved in social media. I was a news junkie for several years, but no more. I can't fix or change events; they only cause worry and upset. So for now . . .I'm making other choices - YouTube music and landscapes around the world.
“Hooch pooch”! I’ve been smiling ever since I read it 😊 The pics of the little pups are such a treat—I hope you’ll keep sharing.
And a big congrats on being a finalist in the OZMA awards!
I think we all have times when the writing just won’t flow—when we feel like we’re phoning it in. I feel that your writing is anything but one-dimensional, though! Quiet and contemplative is just what I need at the moment…just like your desert island outlook. Thank you for another lovely read.
I look forward to reading your Knots emails and your photo of the new family member makes my heart happy. As for social media, my FB is mostly authors I read and I enjoy adding their reading recommendations as I do your. I do have a few friends and family members that I enjoy their posts as well. I peek in at my Instagram sometimes but mostly look forward to my email newsletters from authors. Not interested in any other forms of social media. My husband records the local news station as well as a local US news station that is just across the border from us (separated by a mile wide river) which he, and sometimes myself, will watch for any local events we might enjoy but what is going on in the world makes me shake my head, sometimes shed tears and remember long ago conversations with my Dad while doing dishes at the kitchen sink about past history and Man's inhumanity to Man. In these grey times, I'm always searching for a silver lining and trying to spread a bit of cheer and kindness every day when I can, especially to those I don't know. Funny how a smile and a bit of eye contact sometimes gets me a smile back :)
On a happier note, I'm going to pick up my copy of your book The Red Thread tomorrow which has finally arrived at my bookstore - very excited to read it! Congratulations on your move to the finalists for the Ozma Awards - but all of your books are winners to me.
Winter has arrived here and we may see a wee bit of snow tomorrow. The rest of my province north and east of us have had much more snowfall the past few days but our location and the proximity to lakes and rivers seems to keep us from getting more but I'd rather have some snow than the freezing rain we've had the past years. Enjoy your summer and sending hugs and care from cold Ontario :)
Thanks so much, Judy for buying The Red Thread. I do hope you enjoy it. It'll fill a few snowy hours for you.
I'm a bit like you, I have to say. I always have hope, I always look for the beam of sunlight, even if things hurt a bit. Like I say, what is life without hope? Take care and may snowflakes fall on your garden this week!
I, too, have taken a long break from news and social media. Everything feels so heavy in the world right now. Losing a beloved pet would only make that worse as your energy is spent on grief and healing. We must tend to our wounds (whatever they are) and give ourselves adequate time to convalesce and regain our strength.
Congrats on the upgrade in the OZMA Awards. Your beautiful writing is absolutely deserving!
You've actually pinpointed it beautifully.
And thank you for your kind words on my writing.
Raining steadily here. Around two inches so far! The earth is thankful, but everyone has gone indoors - a nice opportunity to rest and recuperate. Take care dear Prue. 🤗🤗💕
Ours is so soft, Beth. A drizzle that's sinking right in. What we call wet rain - excellent for the garden. We were forecast to get heavier falls and wind with a severe weather warning, but that was dropped at 5.30PM. Cheers.
My introversion is becoming more pronounced these days, and by that I don't necessarily mean I am less inclined to be 'out amongst 'em' (though I'm sure there is truth there) rather that after I've been out and returned home, I feel more drained than ever. Perhaps, as you suggest, because I was already depleted before I left home.
Your balmy, quiet beach looks to be the perfect balm. I'm intrigued to see you in shoes rather than bare feet. :)
I am resigned to the belief that we are, individually, but drops in the sea of history, though as a species our impacts are indelible. In any case, I try to do my part.
Congratulations on the acclaim for your book, and fingers crossed for your potential new pup. I can't imagine that story won't end happily.
I like to imagine that your tenacious terrier is in a forever happy place now.
Walk strong, you all!
Bless you, Elizabeth.
As to the bare feet, I have no idea because even just yesterday whilst walking the beach in drizzle, off came the shoes. I noticed last night that I'm beginning to get old ladies' cracks in the heels so must buff and sandpaper hard this evening.
Ha! Or maybe treat yourself to a pedicure?
Going to the podiatrist on Monday - that's half way to a pedicure. It'll do.
I'd love to paint my toenails but the sand chips it in no time. My toes remain naked as a baby's bottom...
'Hooch Pooch'! Oh, Prue, that's hilarious! I love that little moments like this can stop grief short, if only for a moment.
Such wonderful news about 'The Red Thread' - I'm thrilled for you!
I'm sorry, though - 'one dimensional'? Prue, your Substack writing is MULTIdimensional, and always just right - you write exactly what I need to read. This post, for example, slots right into where I'm at right now - I'm calling it my 'restive season' - and your talk of grey velvet, of a desert island, of sussuration, well, it's the perfect fit.
Well tonight I love you for being so nice.
Thank you so much for helping us work through this torn hole in our lives...
😘 Awwwwwwww. ❤️
This post was like a comfort blanket for the soul. I resonate with so much of it. I too have periods when I need to switch off from the world, when it all gets too much. I would expect that your grief, quite rightly, is taking up most of your headspace right now so there is no room to process anything else. When you try and carry on as ‘normal’ you burnout.
How I would love to have a beach like yours on my doorstep, I do have beautiful countryside so I too am blessed but, there is something so incredibly restoring about the sea.
It's very true.
The day after our little fellow passed away, I needed the sea - the sound, the smell, the sight, even the touch of it over my bare feet to ground me and it's been doing it ever since.
I always run to the sea when I need healing. But the country is as good - nature of any sort, really. Anything elemental.
Thank you for the wisdom here! A “comfort blanket for the soul” is just lovely.
So lovely Prue. And your writing is very much still a balm for the rest of us, no matter what you think. Very meditative, and reflective of where you are, and similar to how many of us feel right now too. Thank you for taking the energy to craft your thoughts help us all. ❤️
I'm glad because if its balm for you, it's all of that and more for me. So thank you. PS: have 2 hearts and a template to send but need your address. Can you possibly email?
Like Ms. Writer, I no longer watch the news and have never been involved in social media. I was a news junkie for several years, but no more. I can't fix or change events; they only cause worry and upset. So for now . . .I'm making other choices - YouTube music and landscapes around the world.
“Hooch pooch”! I’ve been smiling ever since I read it 😊 The pics of the little pups are such a treat—I hope you’ll keep sharing.
And a big congrats on being a finalist in the OZMA awards!
I think we all have times when the writing just won’t flow—when we feel like we’re phoning it in. I feel that your writing is anything but one-dimensional, though! Quiet and contemplative is just what I need at the moment…just like your desert island outlook. Thank you for another lovely read.
Thank you so much, Susan.
I look forward to reading your Knots emails and your photo of the new family member makes my heart happy. As for social media, my FB is mostly authors I read and I enjoy adding their reading recommendations as I do your. I do have a few friends and family members that I enjoy their posts as well. I peek in at my Instagram sometimes but mostly look forward to my email newsletters from authors. Not interested in any other forms of social media. My husband records the local news station as well as a local US news station that is just across the border from us (separated by a mile wide river) which he, and sometimes myself, will watch for any local events we might enjoy but what is going on in the world makes me shake my head, sometimes shed tears and remember long ago conversations with my Dad while doing dishes at the kitchen sink about past history and Man's inhumanity to Man. In these grey times, I'm always searching for a silver lining and trying to spread a bit of cheer and kindness every day when I can, especially to those I don't know. Funny how a smile and a bit of eye contact sometimes gets me a smile back :)
On a happier note, I'm going to pick up my copy of your book The Red Thread tomorrow which has finally arrived at my bookstore - very excited to read it! Congratulations on your move to the finalists for the Ozma Awards - but all of your books are winners to me.
Winter has arrived here and we may see a wee bit of snow tomorrow. The rest of my province north and east of us have had much more snowfall the past few days but our location and the proximity to lakes and rivers seems to keep us from getting more but I'd rather have some snow than the freezing rain we've had the past years. Enjoy your summer and sending hugs and care from cold Ontario :)
Judy
Thanks so much, Judy for buying The Red Thread. I do hope you enjoy it. It'll fill a few snowy hours for you.
I'm a bit like you, I have to say. I always have hope, I always look for the beam of sunlight, even if things hurt a bit. Like I say, what is life without hope? Take care and may snowflakes fall on your garden this week!