My reaction to reading Dani Shapiro's 'Signal Fires,' thoughts on honesty & recovery, the one question to ask about your friendships, what I'm listening to (Taylor Swift forever) & reading right now.
I love everything about this :) I have to say I’m a very proud ‘Swifty’ (?!) at 66…she’s fucking amazing…there are days when she’s all I listen to…and I don’t have a tween to blame it on! (Only my oft’ broken heart!)
Thanks for being the best reason to check my email :)
Oct 27, 2022·edited Oct 27, 2022Liked by Laura McKowen
I was just relistening to the mother hunger episode yesterday. It reminds me how understandable It is that I have had so many struggles around finding an appropriate partner. It is not mysterious, it’s not a flaw, and it’s not a crime. What a gift this insight is, thank you. Also- I am a hardcore swifty! She brings female experiences— dismissed by the patriarchy— into the larger conversation And this feels really validating. Love her music and talent! Looking forward to reading Dani Shapiro’s book now! Thank you Laura for everything you do!
Thank you for this Laura. I Have TS blaring in my kitchen as I type and your words are truly helping me to heal. Not just to heal but to LIVE. Because thats what it's really about isn't it?
Oct 27, 2022·edited Oct 27, 2022Liked by Laura McKowen
You my friend are a genius as well !! You are such a strong brave courageous woman with such wisdom. I feel as if we have been friends for years and truly we have never met and you probably have no idea who I am lol but your writing, words of wisdom, experiences and the community that you have built have been extremely influential and life altering for me on my journey. I am coming up on 8yrs but a major game changer occurred when I found you and TLC. I found my missing piece, my people and a home. Thank you ♾♥️🫶🏼
Also. "Dear Reader," the last bonus track on Midnights, kind of made me realize I had a problem. There were some nights I would just listen to it on repeat dozens of times. "So I wander through these nights, I prefer hiding in plain sight, my fourth drink in my hand, these desperate prayers of a cursed man spilling out to you for free, but darling darling please, you wouldn't take my word for it if you know who was talking."
I read this about a month ago — that you could not stop listening to Taylor Swift’s Midnight album. I am 67 years old and “far too old” for “that kind of music” but ever since then I have kept the album on endless loop on my phone so it plays while I work out and when driving. I want to thank you Holly because this music and these lyrics are AMAZING and I would never have given it a listen without such a strong recommendation from you. I’m bedazzled every time it plays and I want to write “Hello. It’s me. I’m the PROBLEM” on every t-shirt and I truly embrace Karma as my boyfriend forever ❤️ and YES lately I’ve been dressing for revenge and it feels GREAT because YES I can still make the whole place shimmer!!!!! THANK YOU HOLLY!!! P.S. I ordered the shirt with the little hear that says Karma is my boyfriend. I might order two. THANK YOU
Just listened to the episode about Mother Hunger. It is the most profound thing I have ever heard. Reading Mother Hunger next. I can’t thank you and Kelly enough.
I love everything about this :) I have to say I’m a very proud ‘Swifty’ (?!) at 66…she’s fucking amazing…there are days when she’s all I listen to…and I don’t have a tween to blame it on! (Only my oft’ broken heart!)
Thanks for being the best reason to check my email :)
I was just relistening to the mother hunger episode yesterday. It reminds me how understandable It is that I have had so many struggles around finding an appropriate partner. It is not mysterious, it’s not a flaw, and it’s not a crime. What a gift this insight is, thank you. Also- I am a hardcore swifty! She brings female experiences— dismissed by the patriarchy— into the larger conversation And this feels really validating. Love her music and talent! Looking forward to reading Dani Shapiro’s book now! Thank you Laura for everything you do!
Thank you for this Laura. I Have TS blaring in my kitchen as I type and your words are truly helping me to heal. Not just to heal but to LIVE. Because thats what it's really about isn't it?
I just want to say that I really, really enjoy your newsletter!
You my friend are a genius as well !! You are such a strong brave courageous woman with such wisdom. I feel as if we have been friends for years and truly we have never met and you probably have no idea who I am lol but your writing, words of wisdom, experiences and the community that you have built have been extremely influential and life altering for me on my journey. I am coming up on 8yrs but a major game changer occurred when I found you and TLC. I found my missing piece, my people and a home. Thank you ♾♥️🫶🏼
So scarlet it was MAROON.
Also. "Dear Reader," the last bonus track on Midnights, kind of made me realize I had a problem. There were some nights I would just listen to it on repeat dozens of times. "So I wander through these nights, I prefer hiding in plain sight, my fourth drink in my hand, these desperate prayers of a cursed man spilling out to you for free, but darling darling please, you wouldn't take my word for it if you know who was talking."
I just started your book yesterday after reading Holly's and you're a SWIFTIE TOO??????? I'm stanning you.
I cannot finish this.
I read this about a month ago — that you could not stop listening to Taylor Swift’s Midnight album. I am 67 years old and “far too old” for “that kind of music” but ever since then I have kept the album on endless loop on my phone so it plays while I work out and when driving. I want to thank you Holly because this music and these lyrics are AMAZING and I would never have given it a listen without such a strong recommendation from you. I’m bedazzled every time it plays and I want to write “Hello. It’s me. I’m the PROBLEM” on every t-shirt and I truly embrace Karma as my boyfriend forever ❤️ and YES lately I’ve been dressing for revenge and it feels GREAT because YES I can still make the whole place shimmer!!!!! THANK YOU HOLLY!!! P.S. I ordered the shirt with the little hear that says Karma is my boyfriend. I might order two. THANK YOU
Just listened to the episode about Mother Hunger. It is the most profound thing I have ever heard. Reading Mother Hunger next. I can’t thank you and Kelly enough.
I appreciate your thoughts on the importance of honesty. It’s so hard to be honest even with myself sometimes.
I’m curious if the Sober 90 is appropriate for quitting other substances than alcohol?