I’ve been out of the country for almost six weeks and am returning tomorrow. It’s all a little overwhelming. I’m glad I decided to read your Next Thing rather than trying to finally post something on Facebook for the first time since the trip began. Now I can thank you and Carrie for the sound advice (permission?) to just lower the standards and get going- Cheers to you, Beth!
I'm glad you putting yourself out there and helping others. I for one look forward to learning from your vast knowledge. It was great meeting you last night and the writing workshop at Lark and Owl. I had a great time. You are a great facilitator.
Great piece! Love that your whole premise of this Substack is "with the intention of chronicling my adventures in reinventing myself after losing my full-time faculty position to COVID in May of 2020." I feel it was some version of a Great Resignation/Reprioritization (forced or otherwise) for so many, and while it makes for some truly gut-wrenching and hustle-filled moments/seasons, it seems chock full of material for writing. And I love the reminder to lower our standards keep writing... Thanks!
This is incredibly inspiring! Thanks for sharing this on Facebook, now I want to read DFW and write! -Leah
Another super read Beth. I’d not heard about Lindel’s name research. Now I’m curious how your dad came up with the “the A is silent” idea.
I've missed you and wondered what was up! So happy to read news from you again. Great writing, even if you claim to have lowered your standards. :-)
I’ve been out of the country for almost six weeks and am returning tomorrow. It’s all a little overwhelming. I’m glad I decided to read your Next Thing rather than trying to finally post something on Facebook for the first time since the trip began. Now I can thank you and Carrie for the sound advice (permission?) to just lower the standards and get going- Cheers to you, Beth!
Very nice, Beth. :)
I'm glad you putting yourself out there and helping others. I for one look forward to learning from your vast knowledge. It was great meeting you last night and the writing workshop at Lark and Owl. I had a great time. You are a great facilitator.
Great piece! Love that your whole premise of this Substack is "with the intention of chronicling my adventures in reinventing myself after losing my full-time faculty position to COVID in May of 2020." I feel it was some version of a Great Resignation/Reprioritization (forced or otherwise) for so many, and while it makes for some truly gut-wrenching and hustle-filled moments/seasons, it seems chock full of material for writing. And I love the reminder to lower our standards keep writing... Thanks!