Give Sunday | 08
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This year, in honor of my One Little Word® "give," I'm sharing a hand-drawn quote each Sunday here on my blog.
Joan Didion is one of my favorite writers. Raw. To the point. Real. You can listen to an interview with her that aired on Fresh Air back in 2005 - Writing A Story After An Ending - where she talks about her memoir The Year Of Magical Thinking about the time in her life after the death of her husband. In the interview she says, "I don't actually process anything until I write it down." This interview is very much about death and loss - and might be a tough listen for some people depending on your life situation.
Click here to read my initial post and download the #givesunday word art title and checklist for helping you to give a little something today. You can also view all the past #givesunday quotes via the archives.
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You're invited to join me. What will you give today?
Have a wonderful Sunday.
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The Year of Magical Thinking is such a powerful, thoughtful book. I read it years ago and remember it to this day. Maybe it's time for a revisit?
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Wow those are powerful words Ali! Hope you had fun in Toronto! Wish I could have been there! Thank you for this beautiful quote!
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Thanks. Michelle t
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Love hand written quotes. Will be popping back to see these each week
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Thanks! Love this quote. It will definitely make its way into my Project Life album.
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Beautiful quote. I will find the "right day" to listen to Ms Didion's interview - perhaps a day when I am feeling stronger emotionally - the death of my mom and mother in law is still so very raw. Can't wait to check out the new OLW prompt later today ...
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Love this quote.........reminds me of the movie "Housesitter". LOVE that movie; think I'll take a break and watch it again.
Have a wonderful week!
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There was a great NY Times article about telling our stories and how it changes our experiences. Here is the link.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com//2015/01/19/writing-your-way-to-happiness/
You can write your way to happiness. Right up your alley.
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As always... thank you so MUCH Ali!! Love this quote!!
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Love Joan Didion. Love this! Thanks!
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LOVED Joan Didion's Year Of Magical Thinking. It looks like you may have left the second i out if her name in crediting the quote?
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