Hello, Martha. I read this through the fog of a fever on the other side of the world, but I felt such a connection that I had to write. (Adjuncting--and labor strikes downstate at UIUC; Chicago--one son works as a Chef there and studied journalism; Seattle--another son lives there, lovely place; publishing, writing, etc....) I don't remember subscribing to your letter, but I'm glad it showed up in my email today. Glad your health is good, but sorry about the broken foot. My fever will improve, I hope, in time to return to the Midwest next week. And then maybe I'll write a better note.
I seem to have gotten a lot of ghost subscribers lately? I think there’s a strange Substack function that leads people to subscribe when they think they are just clicking through to a new page. In any case, happy to have you here, no matter how you got here! I hope your fever clears up soon 🤗
Rockin amount of literary living, among other things. And let's hope the men who platform Nazis read to the end, disabuse themselves, and shed their so-called "free-speech absolutism" like so much dandruff in the coming year.
It all makes sense Martha when it’s all spelled out like this. What a powerhouse you are.
I sent this to a friend yesterday to ask if I sounded insane. She didn't write me back lol
Hello, Martha. I read this through the fog of a fever on the other side of the world, but I felt such a connection that I had to write. (Adjuncting--and labor strikes downstate at UIUC; Chicago--one son works as a Chef there and studied journalism; Seattle--another son lives there, lovely place; publishing, writing, etc....) I don't remember subscribing to your letter, but I'm glad it showed up in my email today. Glad your health is good, but sorry about the broken foot. My fever will improve, I hope, in time to return to the Midwest next week. And then maybe I'll write a better note.
I seem to have gotten a lot of ghost subscribers lately? I think there’s a strange Substack function that leads people to subscribe when they think they are just clicking through to a new page. In any case, happy to have you here, no matter how you got here! I hope your fever clears up soon 🤗
Thanks for including Oldster in that great list!
Rockin amount of literary living, among other things. And let's hope the men who platform Nazis read to the end, disabuse themselves, and shed their so-called "free-speech absolutism" like so much dandruff in the coming year.
Thank you for the mention, Martha. I always look forward to each new Bell, Whistle!
Hope to see you in the new year!
I will be at AWP - hope to see you if you're also in KC!
Right now I'm not planning to go to AWP, but that can always change. We'll see!
I loved reading about you, Martha. Live well and prosper - that’s my wish for you. I’ll save this one and peruse all the links, too.
Thanks Linda! May we all live long and prosper in the new year.