Oldster's 5th birthday party at Sid Gold's September 10th; A chat with "Hello, Mortal" founder Maura McInerny-Rowley about their new end-of-life planning tools...Where we're finding joy this summer...
Sorry, I have to take exception to the term “Canadian” wildfires, especially after Trump added new 50% tariffs as a penalty for the smoke. Canadians are becoming extremely sensitive to language ~ we’ve just been called “nasty” by him!
It’s important to be aware of each country's share of global cumulative CO2 emissions, now contributing to increased wildfires worldwide. This measures fossil fuel and industry emissions since 1750:
US 24%, China 15%, Russia 6.7%, India 3.5%, Canada 1.9%
Sorry to be political here, it just depends on which way the wind is blowing. Praying for rain in areas affected by wildfires and happy rest of summer! 🙏🏼
Folks local to you might also check with your public library. Ours has Empire State passes you can borrow for the day, which allow free access to any state park.
MusicLeague.com is an app where you get a small group of music-loving friends and you each contribute one song a week on a theme. The app makes a spotify playlist out of all the "songs about springtime" or "song that would shock the Pope" or "songs featuring brass instruments" and then everyone votes (blind, you don't know who submitted what and you can't vote for your own song).
There's a round winner every week, and then a big winner at the end. Each player picks a theme, so the League is as many weeks long as the number of players.
This got me through the pandemic, and I've just kept going. I like a little friendly competition; I learn new music; in our chat, we geek out about music; I have a new playlist every week that doesn't have anything to do with AI or algorithms but rather with friends.
What’s giving me joy are the occasional day trips to the beach (Galveston Island State Park) that enable me to play in the ocean and watch the pelicans. And $1 Frosties at Wendy’s - nothing beats ice cream when it’s 100 degrees out.
I suspect my answers to such a questionnaire would match yours. After learning that cremation is harmful to the environment, my spouse and I signed up for Earth Funeral.
Joy - I’m finding joy in each new bloom in my messy garden. Practicing weaving with Willow with the intention of becoming a heck of a lot more skilled. And the incredible joy of experiencing my one and only granddaughter who is nearly six months old.
I know this is off topic, but is there any news about Joyce Wadler? She is facing serious health challenges and has not posted lately. She is one of my favorites and I am worried.
Michael MUSTO! I LOVED his Grub Street Diary where a lot of things came from the 99 Cent store. And then all his appearances in Nelson Sullivan’s World of Wonder. I wish you all an incredible celebration! What gives me joy? Planning for the upcoming school year and hoping it can be a fun and worthwhile one for the students…and myself!)
Thanks! My principal asked that I teach two Graphic Novel electives, so I am pretty thrilled that there’s an actual Creative Writing course at our school. :) <3
Sorry, I have to take exception to the term “Canadian” wildfires, especially after Trump added new 50% tariffs as a penalty for the smoke. Canadians are becoming extremely sensitive to language ~ we’ve just been called “nasty” by him!
It’s important to be aware of each country's share of global cumulative CO2 emissions, now contributing to increased wildfires worldwide. This measures fossil fuel and industry emissions since 1750:
US 24%, China 15%, Russia 6.7%, India 3.5%, Canada 1.9%
Sorry to be political here, it just depends on which way the wind is blowing. Praying for rain in areas affected by wildfires and happy rest of summer! 🙏🏼
I hear you. But we have lately been downwind from fires in Canada. That isn’t me blaming Canada. It’s just geography in this case.
Folks local to you might also check with your public library. Ours has Empire State passes you can borrow for the day, which allow free access to any state park.
Oh, nice!
MusicLeague.com is an app where you get a small group of music-loving friends and you each contribute one song a week on a theme. The app makes a spotify playlist out of all the "songs about springtime" or "song that would shock the Pope" or "songs featuring brass instruments" and then everyone votes (blind, you don't know who submitted what and you can't vote for your own song).
There's a round winner every week, and then a big winner at the end. Each player picks a theme, so the League is as many weeks long as the number of players.
This got me through the pandemic, and I've just kept going. I like a little friendly competition; I learn new music; in our chat, we geek out about music; I have a new playlist every week that doesn't have anything to do with AI or algorithms but rather with friends.
The summer gives me joy
I’ve also been enjoying water exercise in an outdoor pool. Makes me feel alive!!
Ah, yes. Visiting my mom this week and her building has a pool. Been nice to get in some swims in the sunshine before that’s no longer an option!
Learning from the grands!
Also,I love flowers and veggies
I’ve been gardening for years!
On line auctions!
Cooking ‘
I read recipes, then I put what I have in the house together .
Going in our pool.
Wearing shorts and t shirts!
And, many more adventures!
Nice!
What’s giving me joy are the occasional day trips to the beach (Galveston Island State Park) that enable me to play in the ocean and watch the pelicans. And $1 Frosties at Wendy’s - nothing beats ice cream when it’s 100 degrees out.
I suspect my answers to such a questionnaire would match yours. After learning that cremation is harmful to the environment, my spouse and I signed up for Earth Funeral.
Very cool.
Re: End of Life Planning. This is an enjoyable & useful book.
https://books.google.com/books/about/Get_Ahead_of_Being_Dead.html?id=WqNoEQAAQBAJ
Thank you!
Congratulations on 5 years, Sari, I love being part of the community you’ve built here! xx
Thank you, Jolene! Wonderful to have you be a part of it!!
End-of-day (and start-of-day) lake dips are the best! I find swimming the perfect antidote to the world right now.
Joy - I’m finding joy in each new bloom in my messy garden. Practicing weaving with Willow with the intention of becoming a heck of a lot more skilled. And the incredible joy of experiencing my one and only granddaughter who is nearly six months old.
I know this is off topic, but is there any news about Joyce Wadler? She is facing serious health challenges and has not posted lately. She is one of my favorites and I am worried.
I don’t know. Sent her an email recently but didn’t hear back. I think she’s in the thick of chemo and radiation.
Thank you, Sari.
Michael MUSTO! I LOVED his Grub Street Diary where a lot of things came from the 99 Cent store. And then all his appearances in Nelson Sullivan’s World of Wonder. I wish you all an incredible celebration! What gives me joy? Planning for the upcoming school year and hoping it can be a fun and worthwhile one for the students…and myself!)
Michael is the best! Hope it's a great school year for you and your students.
Thanks! My principal asked that I teach two Graphic Novel electives, so I am pretty thrilled that there’s an actual Creative Writing course at our school. :) <3
Sweet. I love graphic novels and memoir.