I'm not sure why my original subscription didn't pan out, but so glad to see your post with a more recent essay today - and the subscription definitely works now! Can I just say that Ever Cursed and One Jar of Magic were two of my favorite pandemic reads. Someday in person I'll tell you more about One Jar of Magic, in particular. And now that I know the Bachelorette etc., have you ever checked out the American Girls' podcast? Nothing by Mattel - instead two historians who are reading the American Girl series book by book, reminiscing about their childhoods, not to mention talking Bachelor and Bachelorette and dishing about The Pleasant Company. I'm a little too old to have had my own doll, but read those books with my girls. Love this Corey Ann.
ooooo I need to check it out, that sounds FANTASTIC and right up my alley!!!! Thank you so much for your kind words, Cathy. It means so much to know that even if the pandemic made the books releases a bit less impactful that they did reach some readers.
Loved reading this. As a mom and grandmother at 74 the pandemic reeked havoc on my live mentally and physically . It's very hard losing a year and a half out of your life at my age because you want to embrace everything. Missed my kids, my grandkids, my friends socialization. Missed going to hook stores and ny beloved library where I just browse the shelves. Love your books and writing..Didnt realize you like the housewives. We'll chat
I'm not sure why my original subscription didn't pan out, but so glad to see your post with a more recent essay today - and the subscription definitely works now! Can I just say that Ever Cursed and One Jar of Magic were two of my favorite pandemic reads. Someday in person I'll tell you more about One Jar of Magic, in particular. And now that I know the Bachelorette etc., have you ever checked out the American Girls' podcast? Nothing by Mattel - instead two historians who are reading the American Girl series book by book, reminiscing about their childhoods, not to mention talking Bachelor and Bachelorette and dishing about The Pleasant Company. I'm a little too old to have had my own doll, but read those books with my girls. Love this Corey Ann.
ooooo I need to check it out, that sounds FANTASTIC and right up my alley!!!! Thank you so much for your kind words, Cathy. It means so much to know that even if the pandemic made the books releases a bit less impactful that they did reach some readers.
This so perfectly sums up so much and it made me feel a little less alone in all the different levels of grief. Thank you.
oh I'm so glad it resonated. I am so with you. xo.
Really loved this <3
Aw thank you Rebecca!
Loved reading this. As a mom and grandmother at 74 the pandemic reeked havoc on my live mentally and physically . It's very hard losing a year and a half out of your life at my age because you want to embrace everything. Missed my kids, my grandkids, my friends socialization. Missed going to hook stores and ny beloved library where I just browse the shelves. Love your books and writing..Didnt realize you like the housewives. We'll chat
Thanks so much for reading, Elayne. We miss you so much. And yes-- definitely we'll have to chat about housewives ASAP.