I cannot properly capture in words how timely your newsletter is! It perfectly captures the existential angst and ennui I feel as I force myself to set up my laptop on the kitchen table and slog thru my emails, make my to do lists, and yes, face the inevitable that our semester begins soon....
Hi, Loleen. Enjoy your honest & frank comments with each newsletter. Not a lot relates to me, but I always get one tidbit I can use.
You have a couple song lyrics you quote on how life & time fly by this time, and indeed, they do as you get to be my age (on the downward slide to 69 next March)! I remember an old song that is bittersweet as it focuses on the last parts of our lives. "September Song" has several verses, but the one that is most remembered is below. A little-known fact is that Sinatra not only recorded it first, he also wrote it. Here it is:
Thank you for the reminder that it’s ok (and necessary) to rest! Also, wanted to second the Wingspan shout-out! My family also loves board games and that’s our new favorite.
I really enjoy your newsletter, Loleen; I've bought you a few coffees in the past but do let me know if you need a new espresso kick! Thanks for ditching that "SMART" reference which I always thought clunky and irrelevant. "EASY" works far better for me. July was professionally successful with progress in my reading and writing; I reserved August for family and more "me" time.
I cannot properly capture in words how timely your newsletter is! It perfectly captures the existential angst and ennui I feel as I force myself to set up my laptop on the kitchen table and slog thru my emails, make my to do lists, and yes, face the inevitable that our semester begins soon....
Hi, Loleen. Enjoy your honest & frank comments with each newsletter. Not a lot relates to me, but I always get one tidbit I can use.
You have a couple song lyrics you quote on how life & time fly by this time, and indeed, they do as you get to be my age (on the downward slide to 69 next March)! I remember an old song that is bittersweet as it focuses on the last parts of our lives. "September Song" has several verses, but the one that is most remembered is below. A little-known fact is that Sinatra not only recorded it first, he also wrote it. Here it is:
Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
But the days grow short
When you reach September
When the Autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days
I'll spend with you
These precious days
I'll spend with you
Thank you for the reminder that it’s ok (and necessary) to rest! Also, wanted to second the Wingspan shout-out! My family also loves board games and that’s our new favorite.
Your timing is impeccable, thanks for another timely and helpful blog post, as I sit here working on another day that I planned to take off.
I really enjoy your newsletter, Loleen; I've bought you a few coffees in the past but do let me know if you need a new espresso kick! Thanks for ditching that "SMART" reference which I always thought clunky and irrelevant. "EASY" works far better for me. July was professionally successful with progress in my reading and writing; I reserved August for family and more "me" time.