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.
I think Operating Instructions would be good. It's about the first years of her son's life. Some Assembly Required is about the first years of her son's first son's life. I also loved Bird By Bird.
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
Love!
I am an avid reader and somehow have never read Anne Lamott! What should I start with?
me too-any suggestions?!
Same here, would love suggestions!
I think Operating Instructions would be good. It's about the first years of her son's life. Some Assembly Required is about the first years of her son's first son's life. I also loved Bird By Bird.