Wow, 2024 sounds like a lulu. All those major surgeries! But one of the highlights of my year in social justice was hearing your talk on the egregious injustices to Toforest Johnson and the making of "Earwitness."
Any social-justice-focused group (church, political, civic, or other) would get off to a great start in 2025 by having you as a speaker, whether IRL or on Zoom. Hope lots of them have the opportunity to hear you in 2024.
What a wonderful start to the day to find your post in my inbox! Your description of your reaction to the trials of 2024 felt very empathetic to me and it’s uplifting to feel validated by someone as smart as you! The remainder of your post brought me encouragement and inspiration. Thanks for that.
Congratulations on your successes and stumbles, Beth. Your post provides a glimpse of a woman who's had some blows but continues to define her life with bravery, creativity, advocacy and strength. That's my kinda woman! 💪
Thank you for this lens switch! So much to celebrate along with the struggle and grieving. Your commitment to dance joy is the perfect example and inspires me too. Yes/And always and forever! 🔥
Thank you Beth! You are so inspiring and your writing is heartfelt and truthful and I know you work tirelessly! Welcome to 2025 and many many blessings to come your way❤️❤️🙏🙏
I’m amazed how much you did, actually. Be kind to yourself- your output in this challenging year is more than many do in a lifetime. We need to be wary of pushing for constant output - that feels like the tyranny of capitalism. I love that you reframed it and saw all the wins. Including brownies.
I love you dear friend and your beautiful writing, and I loved teaching our class together. Yes, goodbye 2024! Onward and see you soon! I can't wait for your writing retreat - you will get so much writing done, I promise!
Wow, 2024 sounds like a lulu. All those major surgeries! But one of the highlights of my year in social justice was hearing your talk on the egregious injustices to Toforest Johnson and the making of "Earwitness."
Any social-justice-focused group (church, political, civic, or other) would get off to a great start in 2025 by having you as a speaker, whether IRL or on Zoom. Hope lots of them have the opportunity to hear you in 2024.
What a wonderful start to the day to find your post in my inbox! Your description of your reaction to the trials of 2024 felt very empathetic to me and it’s uplifting to feel validated by someone as smart as you! The remainder of your post brought me encouragement and inspiration. Thanks for that.
Connie, sending you and your family much love!
Congratulations on your successes and stumbles, Beth. Your post provides a glimpse of a woman who's had some blows but continues to define her life with bravery, creativity, advocacy and strength. That's my kinda woman! 💪
Thank you Lisa! I am also HSP! Solidarity!
Absolutely 💯
That disco outfit! And love your tattoo!
Man what a doozy 2024 has been for you. I’m sorry for all the struggles. Thank you for sharing both them and the joys.
May 2025 bring you many more joys, regardless of what else comes with it.
Thank you Holly! Right back at you!
Thank you for this lens switch! So much to celebrate along with the struggle and grieving. Your commitment to dance joy is the perfect example and inspires me too. Yes/And always and forever! 🔥
Thank you Beth! You are so inspiring and your writing is heartfelt and truthful and I know you work tirelessly! Welcome to 2025 and many many blessings to come your way❤️❤️🙏🙏
It has been a tough one for me, too.
Find your Joy! Is the only answer. That, and keep doing great work. I appreciate you.
The courage to be happy!
I think of "life row" all the time, and their audacity to keep living, remain hopeful and prayerful and joyful. They are truly inspiring.
I’m amazed how much you did, actually. Be kind to yourself- your output in this challenging year is more than many do in a lifetime. We need to be wary of pushing for constant output - that feels like the tyranny of capitalism. I love that you reframed it and saw all the wins. Including brownies.
YES! The tyranny of capitalism AND mysogyny. Both relentless shits.
I love you dear friend and your beautiful writing, and I loved teaching our class together. Yes, goodbye 2024! Onward and see you soon! I can't wait for your writing retreat - you will get so much writing done, I promise!
Oh my goodness, and we get to celebrate YOUR upcoming book release. That, in itself, makes 2025 AMAZING!