So last week was international women's day. And I get it. More than ever I know there’s a need to celebrate and promote women, it's just that the women being celebrated and promoted are ... How can I say this? Predictable? I mean, we can't all be human rights lawyers, can we? Booker prize winners, or ground-breaking scientists. And, I strongly suspect that the vast majority of women reading this, live in a country where they are able to go about their business hassle-free. That is to say, within the context of our daily lives, there is no urgent call for urgent courage.
Another beautiful essay Cary. I especially enjoyed #8. Oh how many life experiences can we review that have had lasting effect on what not to do in the future, or for the future? Could it be that the challenging times with difficult people have changed us for the better the most?
Lovely article Cary - I very much enjoy your writing. The normal and ordinary are definitely not celebrated enough and as you say affect most people far more.
Like you, I have shared a few pieces on the Postcards FB page (although was rapped on the knuckles last time for doing so!) and have recently started my own Substack too in an attempt to start disciplining myself to write something regularly! https://suzywilsonwrites.substack.com/
What a delightful reminder to reminisce on all those who have impacted our lives no matter how small or big and “thank them” even if they can’t hear us. Thank you x
Another beautiful essay Cary. I especially enjoyed #8. Oh how many life experiences can we review that have had lasting effect on what not to do in the future, or for the future? Could it be that the challenging times with difficult people have changed us for the better the most?
Lovely article Cary - I very much enjoy your writing. The normal and ordinary are definitely not celebrated enough and as you say affect most people far more.
Like you, I have shared a few pieces on the Postcards FB page (although was rapped on the knuckles last time for doing so!) and have recently started my own Substack too in an attempt to start disciplining myself to write something regularly! https://suzywilsonwrites.substack.com/
What a delightful reminder to reminisce on all those who have impacted our lives no matter how small or big and “thank them” even if they can’t hear us. Thank you x