It’s hard to be a 50 something who has fought the “fat” gene…looking back at all of the bad outfit choices (as if there were any others?), the questionable hair cuts/colors and all that goes along with not being like the thin people. However, look at where you are now. A bike riding…piano playing…novel writing…mom…wife…friend. Your books are cherished by millions. Wear the flats. Or better yet, find a great pair of casual sneakers. Not one of your true fans will give a sh$t! Can’t wait to read TGSGH! ♥️
Coming through a hard illness, your books have been such essential and nourishing medicine…making my heart bigger, helping me be a little gentler with myself, and always mskkk in my me laugh in recognition. You are a wonder. Your storytelling makes a real difference in people’s actual lives. I can’t wait for your next book. Thank you thank you for all you do gir so many
As usual, thoroughly enjoyed this column(?). Just a few 🎶.
“juvenilia” made me laugh, I felt very immature. I’m a 71 y/o plus size retired RN who giggled because I thought it looked like the word genitalia! 🤦♀️
Granted, my piano recitals were decades ago but I don’t know how you did it with the background noise. Too much chatter! I thought your performance was lovely.
I identified with everything you said about feeling the need to dress faultlessly (in whose opinion I don’t know). When I had jobs in healthcare requiring street clothes my go-to was Liz Claiborne, the outlet of course, or should I say Elizabeth which is what the plus size line was called. 🤷♀️
I am counting down the days until I get your latest book in my hands!
I will read your book! Great post, but I think you’re being entirely unfair to yourself about your piano playing. I saw the IG post and you were terrific!
It’s hard to be a 50 something who has fought the “fat” gene…looking back at all of the bad outfit choices (as if there were any others?), the questionable hair cuts/colors and all that goes along with not being like the thin people. However, look at where you are now. A bike riding…piano playing…novel writing…mom…wife…friend. Your books are cherished by millions. Wear the flats. Or better yet, find a great pair of casual sneakers. Not one of your true fans will give a sh$t! Can’t wait to read TGSGH! ♥️
Coming through a hard illness, your books have been such essential and nourishing medicine…making my heart bigger, helping me be a little gentler with myself, and always mskkk in my me laugh in recognition. You are a wonder. Your storytelling makes a real difference in people’s actual lives. I can’t wait for your next book. Thank you thank you for all you do gir so many
As usual, thoroughly enjoyed this column(?). Just a few 🎶.
“juvenilia” made me laugh, I felt very immature. I’m a 71 y/o plus size retired RN who giggled because I thought it looked like the word genitalia! 🤦♀️
Granted, my piano recitals were decades ago but I don’t know how you did it with the background noise. Too much chatter! I thought your performance was lovely.
I identified with everything you said about feeling the need to dress faultlessly (in whose opinion I don’t know). When I had jobs in healthcare requiring street clothes my go-to was Liz Claiborne, the outlet of course, or should I say Elizabeth which is what the plus size line was called. 🤷♀️
I am counting down the days until I get your latest book in my hands!
I will read your book! Great post, but I think you’re being entirely unfair to yourself about your piano playing. I saw the IG post and you were terrific!