Beautiful post. Love the "ultimate glass-half-full kind of day." We should all try to live that way each day. Happy Thanksgiving, Zibby. I am thankful for you.
The holidays are tough. I have been widowed twice. The thing that has helped is I have a new outlook on reincarnation. All of those deceased prominent in my life are reincarnated in me. I am grateful.
Thank you for the courage to share so personally and as you said that we are all in this life together. I’m paraphrasing. I have experienced joy and sorrow, love and loss and now at 75 and financially challenged with little family or a loving family it’s pretty scary. I have to keep advocating for myself by myself. I have wonderful friends and live in a wonderful community which helps and I try to help in whatever way I can. Your words, your site, your unique community, sharing the wonderful books and authors is so helpful and hopeful.
Such gorgeous words and evocative photos - it's been a year... two actually, hasn't it? Hard to believe it's been almost 11 months since the fires destroyed so much and so many. My friend said, "It's hard to be thankful sometimes." I understand that completely. You, Zibby, give the community something to be thankful for. Blessings to you and your family.
Zibby I love this essay you wrote. It reminds me that aside from being brilliant at marketing, you are a soulful , deep and caring person who is brave enough to be transparent and imperfect, and I am sure that is why so many love you, including me. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
You write so beautifully Zibby. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. It is such a pleasure to know you, to be a long-time member of your book club, to be a fan of all you do for authors and book lovers. Sending you much love, Carol
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts! Because of your recommendation, I watched your brother Teddy's movie "Train Dreams". It's a very touching story that people can relate to about the ups and downs of life. Please thank your brother for including the story of the Chinese laborer; which illustrated the prejudice and racism that Chinese laborers suffered during the construction of the transcontinental railroad. Their significant contributions were left out of history for many decades. Thanks for telling us about the movie; I'll tell others to watch it too. While antisemitism and other forms of racism are evil, they can unite people of different backgrounds to stand together and fight back. I am thankful that there are still people who care, in their own way.
Thanksgiving for all we have is tempered by empty places at the table. Some are from geographic and situational problems through divorce but for you also the loss of your stepfather. It must be a challenge for your mom.
In spite of the bittersweet absences and worries over illnesses like Alzheimers it's still a beautiful world.
Beautifully written. It’s crazy how grief slaps you upside the head just when you think you’re in control. I find myself wanting to ask one small favor of my friends: Please don’t ask me what I’m doing for Thanksgiving or Christmas. After the holidays, please don’t ask how they were.
Not because I’m unfriendly or I don’t want to share, but because I just don’t want to go there. It's more complicated than you know. Holidays can be hard for many people in ways we often can’t see. So instead of asking about plans, maybe we can ask how someone is doing, or simply wish them well.
This post really touched me. Raw and honest. I could feel your grief yet I also felt hope. I could visualize you and your family getting cozy and cuddling to The Middle. That put a smile on my face. Some of my happiest memories are from when our children were growing up and we would all bond together over a show. Give yourself grace during this time of grieving. I recently lost my favorite uncle and I am working at doing the same.
Beautiful post. Love the "ultimate glass-half-full kind of day." We should all try to live that way each day. Happy Thanksgiving, Zibby. I am thankful for you.
I was coming on to write the same...such a beautiful post! Happy Thanksgiving Zibby!
The holidays are tough. I have been widowed twice. The thing that has helped is I have a new outlook on reincarnation. All of those deceased prominent in my life are reincarnated in me. I am grateful.
Thank you for the courage to share so personally and as you said that we are all in this life together. I’m paraphrasing. I have experienced joy and sorrow, love and loss and now at 75 and financially challenged with little family or a loving family it’s pretty scary. I have to keep advocating for myself by myself. I have wonderful friends and live in a wonderful community which helps and I try to help in whatever way I can. Your words, your site, your unique community, sharing the wonderful books and authors is so helpful and hopeful.
Such gorgeous words and evocative photos - it's been a year... two actually, hasn't it? Hard to believe it's been almost 11 months since the fires destroyed so much and so many. My friend said, "It's hard to be thankful sometimes." I understand that completely. You, Zibby, give the community something to be thankful for. Blessings to you and your family.
Zibby I love this essay you wrote. It reminds me that aside from being brilliant at marketing, you are a soulful , deep and caring person who is brave enough to be transparent and imperfect, and I am sure that is why so many love you, including me. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Have an awesome Thanksgiving filled with love and lots of yummy food!!
xoxoxo
I relate so much to your words… thanks for putting into words what so many of us reflect on during this time of year
Oh Zibby. I am thankful for you and the truth and positivity you put into this world ❤️
You write so beautifully Zibby. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. It is such a pleasure to know you, to be a long-time member of your book club, to be a fan of all you do for authors and book lovers. Sending you much love, Carol
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts! Because of your recommendation, I watched your brother Teddy's movie "Train Dreams". It's a very touching story that people can relate to about the ups and downs of life. Please thank your brother for including the story of the Chinese laborer; which illustrated the prejudice and racism that Chinese laborers suffered during the construction of the transcontinental railroad. Their significant contributions were left out of history for many decades. Thanks for telling us about the movie; I'll tell others to watch it too. While antisemitism and other forms of racism are evil, they can unite people of different backgrounds to stand together and fight back. I am thankful that there are still people who care, in their own way.
"It just hurts, like a knife hurled in through the top of my head that slices through to my toes."
I don't think I've ever seen the pain from loss of a loved one described so perfectly.
A strange thing to thank someone for on Thanksgiving . . . but thank you . . . for giving me the words.
Thanksgiving for all we have is tempered by empty places at the table. Some are from geographic and situational problems through divorce but for you also the loss of your stepfather. It must be a challenge for your mom.
In spite of the bittersweet absences and worries over illnesses like Alzheimers it's still a beautiful world.
Happy Thanksgiving...
Beautifully written. It’s crazy how grief slaps you upside the head just when you think you’re in control. I find myself wanting to ask one small favor of my friends: Please don’t ask me what I’m doing for Thanksgiving or Christmas. After the holidays, please don’t ask how they were.
Not because I’m unfriendly or I don’t want to share, but because I just don’t want to go there. It's more complicated than you know. Holidays can be hard for many people in ways we often can’t see. So instead of asking about plans, maybe we can ask how someone is doing, or simply wish them well.
I see you. I feel you. Take care.
Happy Thanksgiving!
That Blue Zibby bracelet is beautiful.
This post really touched me. Raw and honest. I could feel your grief yet I also felt hope. I could visualize you and your family getting cozy and cuddling to The Middle. That put a smile on my face. Some of my happiest memories are from when our children were growing up and we would all bond together over a show. Give yourself grace during this time of grieving. I recently lost my favorite uncle and I am working at doing the same.
Happy Thanksgiving, Zibby. Grateful for you and this community you have created!