Blueberry lighthouse! I went to a book store because what I wanted at the library was not immediately available (I'm so impatient!) And mostly because I want to write in my books! I bought a few recommended short story anthologies so I could tuck into (and finish) a story now and then! As for the table, I was a kid that was comfortable f…
Blueberry lighthouse! I went to a book store because what I wanted at the library was not immediately available (I'm so impatient!) And mostly because I want to write in my books! I bought a few recommended short story anthologies so I could tuck into (and finish) a story now and then! As for the table, I was a kid that was comfortable finding a seat at most tables. I remember specifically model UN in high school where there was a world cafe style conversation happening in one big room; we were encouraged to go to different thematic tables, introduce ourselves and engage in the discussion. I like to think of the communities that I frequent now (mostly on Substack thanks to your introduction!; Instagram has really gotten me down with all of the performative posts and the incessant art challenges). Here at Substack, I have found a bunch of tables to sit at, engage, learn, connect, and play. Where there is good facilitation and intention/action to create community.
I am really glad you are finding good and nurturing + inspiring communities -- I do moving around in multiple communities helps keep us diversified in some important way. Blueberry lighthouse is a great response. Which short stories collection are you most excited about?
Blueberry lighthouse! I went to a book store because what I wanted at the library was not immediately available (I'm so impatient!) And mostly because I want to write in my books! I bought a few recommended short story anthologies so I could tuck into (and finish) a story now and then! As for the table, I was a kid that was comfortable finding a seat at most tables. I remember specifically model UN in high school where there was a world cafe style conversation happening in one big room; we were encouraged to go to different thematic tables, introduce ourselves and engage in the discussion. I like to think of the communities that I frequent now (mostly on Substack thanks to your introduction!; Instagram has really gotten me down with all of the performative posts and the incessant art challenges). Here at Substack, I have found a bunch of tables to sit at, engage, learn, connect, and play. Where there is good facilitation and intention/action to create community.
...I like to think of the communities that I frequent now as akin to world cafe style conversation... (didn't finish my thought ⬆️)
I am really glad you are finding good and nurturing + inspiring communities -- I do moving around in multiple communities helps keep us diversified in some important way. Blueberry lighthouse is a great response. Which short stories collection are you most excited about?