Joanna, ive been reading Gilead (at your recommendation) and saw your selfie with Anne Lamott. I wonder if youve ever considered becoming a Christian or any kind of congregational life?
About 20 years ago, I was in line behind Anne Lamott in a movie theater in Marin. I wanted to tell her how much I loved her and how much her work meant to me. I was so excited I completely froze instead. She was with friends and I just stood there quietly loosing my mind and sending invisible hearts her way. I still think about that. Thanks for getting a selfie with her, Jo. You did it for me, too. 💕
A CoJ connection story: An acquaintance and I started a long distance friend courtship (texts, emails, etc). A few weeks after this CoJ post (https://cupofjo.com/2024/02/02/have-a-cozy-weekend-10/), she messaged me, "I sent you a little gift in the mail." It was the Mary Oliver bumper sticker. And I immediately asked if she is a CoJ reader and of course she is! And we remain dear long distance friends.
omg anne lamott!!! i work in film and working with famous people is part of the job, but the only time i’ve cried meeting someone famous is when i met our current poet laureate, ada limón. i think i would’ve cried meeting anne, as well, lol. i have a bumper sticker on my car “please be patient i am 9 years old” and it always makes me smile when i look in my rear view and see people reading it and laughing.
These are so lovely. I am going to look for eucalyptus for my shower! In my anecdote of meeting writers I adore like they were rockstars, I saw my favourite lusophone writer, Jose Eduardo Agualusa having lunch at my favourite local tasca in my Lisbon neighbourhood. Didn't get a selfie, but I did tell him I was a huge fan and thanked him for his writing.
On the IKEA napkins, the ones in your photo are from Åhlens, a Swedish department store, not IKEA. I don't think the IKEA napkins are as nearly as nice. But for the nicest napkins in Stockholm, Svenskt tenn is the place.
Joanna, ive been reading Gilead (at your recommendation) and saw your selfie with Anne Lamott. I wonder if youve ever considered becoming a Christian or any kind of congregational life?
Oh my gosh, meeting Anne Lamott! What a DREAM!!!
How did I miss this?? Anne Lamott is the greatest. Can’t love this enough.
Loved this read 💕
I used to read your Cup of Jo blog and love refinding you on substack!!
About 20 years ago, I was in line behind Anne Lamott in a movie theater in Marin. I wanted to tell her how much I loved her and how much her work meant to me. I was so excited I completely froze instead. She was with friends and I just stood there quietly loosing my mind and sending invisible hearts her way. I still think about that. Thanks for getting a selfie with her, Jo. You did it for me, too. 💕
Anne Lamott on a plane OMG!!!!
Inspired ✨
I'd love to know where the "chemical imbalance" sticker is from! I think I need it!!
FALLING IN LOVE! Agree.
The way all these brought a smile to my face!
A CoJ connection story: An acquaintance and I started a long distance friend courtship (texts, emails, etc). A few weeks after this CoJ post (https://cupofjo.com/2024/02/02/have-a-cozy-weekend-10/), she messaged me, "I sent you a little gift in the mail." It was the Mary Oliver bumper sticker. And I immediately asked if she is a CoJ reader and of course she is! And we remain dear long distance friends.
LOVE Anne Lamott! Especially her writing about mom rage!
omg anne lamott!!! i work in film and working with famous people is part of the job, but the only time i’ve cried meeting someone famous is when i met our current poet laureate, ada limón. i think i would’ve cried meeting anne, as well, lol. i have a bumper sticker on my car “please be patient i am 9 years old” and it always makes me smile when i look in my rear view and see people reading it and laughing.
I LOVE this bumper sticker, I have never cracked up laughing harder at one!
These are so lovely. I am going to look for eucalyptus for my shower! In my anecdote of meeting writers I adore like they were rockstars, I saw my favourite lusophone writer, Jose Eduardo Agualusa having lunch at my favourite local tasca in my Lisbon neighbourhood. Didn't get a selfie, but I did tell him I was a huge fan and thanked him for his writing.
On the IKEA napkins, the ones in your photo are from Åhlens, a Swedish department store, not IKEA. I don't think the IKEA napkins are as nearly as nice. But for the nicest napkins in Stockholm, Svenskt tenn is the place.
Anne Lamott wow! love