Oh Zibby, this is so heart-wrenching, and so beautifully written. I see that first, you are a writer. Everything else has grown from that. And I am so glad you have Kyle with you, a reassuring and loving soul who understands you. You will build something new. But the loss will always be there. I lost my lovely home in the Palisades years ago, not from fire but from having to leave. It remains so vivid in my memory, and in a few weeks when I'm in LA I plan to drive up there to see if maybe it was one of the few left standing. I know seeing the devastation will be gut-wrenching. I'll restore myself by visiting your bookstore. Such a vibrant and happy place. Sending love to you, Bonnie
I had never heard of him either, but after I read some of the horrific things he has said about Blacks and Jews - the hatred and degradation- basically anything other than a white male or subservient white female was fair game - I took a step back and decided it was better not to talk about it except with my immediate family. Hundreds of decent human beings will also killed that day, including in Gaza, and just a few days before in Israel, and right here where I live in Baltimore. I’d rather put my grief and energy there.
Her father quite literally accompanied Donald Trump to England today. Her father has gifted Donald Trump multi-millions over the years. Ann, be careful indeed. I could not be more serious.
Such pain and your article is so beautifully written, we understand. Hoping in time you will find peace in going back to your beautiful home. Home is where your heart is…
I don’t think you have to remind everybody through this essay that you are lucky when tragedy strikes it strikes hard. It’s been a particularly difficult time in so many ways, assassinations irrespective of viewpoints in public are devastating, a fire that devastated your neighborhood is horrid and lost all around you in a place that used to be yours That used to be your home. Your safety has been uploaded, the recent anniversary of 911 and the loss of your dear friend. You have experience quite a bit of loss in the last few years and that does not make you lucky that makes you human and all I can say as I send you much love, thank you for expressing all of this so beautifully, and I’m sorry for your losses. I am glad you have such a wonderful husband and partner and that you are out there fighting great battles for so many of us bravely, and that your life has a deep purpose and meaning and your success to hold onto as well as your beautiful children. Much much love.
Wow! That has left me speechless. I felt I was there, walking beside you tho I have never been to LA. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can say except how well written, moving, upset, sad, in disbelief upset article has left me. Rarely do I read something from an author where I feel so many emotions. You have captured everyone feelings and described them perfectly and for that I know so many are do grateful.
Dear Zibby, those words! like a the feeling of a great song or a memorable movie, when the time is right, come back. Your neighborhood spirit is missed. There’s lots of love to go around.. Everyones pulling together. You and Kyle are already doing so much!! Feel better🙏 everyone’s here for you!❤️
I liked your essay very much but disappointed that people writing that you censor yourself about a live political assassination. They seem to have a surface knowledge level on Kirk. You can watch his debates with Gavin and Bill Maher to decide for yourself. Andrew Sullivan has written excellent essay on it including actual statements in the Reddit link made by Kirk. Regardless, I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds very painful.
Grief is an intangible thing that has a life all its own. There’s no timetable and no rules, and it can rise up out of nowhere when you least expect it. I’ve never grieved the loss of home, by itself, but I know what it’s like when everyone else is gone, and you’re the only one left. You will get through this, Zibby.
With the feeling of national tragedy this week after the public murders of both an important public personality gunned down as he spoke and a quiet, pizza 🍕 pie food worker just trying to make it home on a train after her shift. Thank you as always for your work !
Same same. Ours is still in remediation after finding lead in the silt inside the sliding door. But I can't. House hunting, hoping for the best. Or at least, the next. xo
Zibby, touching and tearful writing. I too lived in the Highlands. Now I am in Connecticut, after living in hotel to hotel and little belongings. Belonging.. that is how I felt in the Palisades. Miss it. Moving forward and haven't been back since March. I will, but not now. Ashed between two worlds. I begin a new, each morning here in Connecticut. Take care.. I hold your hand up that hill I too walked. Natalie Caine
Oh wow im so glad you were safe. I didn't know your house was damaged too. Im so sorry. I know its hard but you will start new memories and learn from this one. With god all things are possible 🙏🏾 . May god bless you and your family.
As always, thank you for sharing your feelings, your heart and your thoughts with us. This is a safe space, and we are all here with you and for you. 💕
Oh Zibby, this is so heart-wrenching, and so beautifully written. I see that first, you are a writer. Everything else has grown from that. And I am so glad you have Kyle with you, a reassuring and loving soul who understands you. You will build something new. But the loss will always be there. I lost my lovely home in the Palisades years ago, not from fire but from having to leave. It remains so vivid in my memory, and in a few weeks when I'm in LA I plan to drive up there to see if maybe it was one of the few left standing. I know seeing the devastation will be gut-wrenching. I'll restore myself by visiting your bookstore. Such a vibrant and happy place. Sending love to you, Bonnie
Zibby, maybe rethink your description of Charlie Kirk. Look into his views a little more closely.
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I had never heard of him either, but after I read some of the horrific things he has said about Blacks and Jews - the hatred and degradation- basically anything other than a white male or subservient white female was fair game - I took a step back and decided it was better not to talk about it except with my immediate family. Hundreds of decent human beings will also killed that day, including in Gaza, and just a few days before in Israel, and right here where I live in Baltimore. I’d rather put my grief and energy there.
Came here to say this.
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Me too
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Hope this doesn't get me canceled. Or fired.
Her father quite literally accompanied Donald Trump to England today. Her father has gifted Donald Trump multi-millions over the years. Ann, be careful indeed. I could not be more serious.
your article is so beautifully written about the Palisades
I just deleted it.
It's still there.
Such pain and your article is so beautifully written, we understand. Hoping in time you will find peace in going back to your beautiful home. Home is where your heart is…
I don’t think you have to remind everybody through this essay that you are lucky when tragedy strikes it strikes hard. It’s been a particularly difficult time in so many ways, assassinations irrespective of viewpoints in public are devastating, a fire that devastated your neighborhood is horrid and lost all around you in a place that used to be yours That used to be your home. Your safety has been uploaded, the recent anniversary of 911 and the loss of your dear friend. You have experience quite a bit of loss in the last few years and that does not make you lucky that makes you human and all I can say as I send you much love, thank you for expressing all of this so beautifully, and I’m sorry for your losses. I am glad you have such a wonderful husband and partner and that you are out there fighting great battles for so many of us bravely, and that your life has a deep purpose and meaning and your success to hold onto as well as your beautiful children. Much much love.
Wow! That has left me speechless. I felt I was there, walking beside you tho I have never been to LA. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can say except how well written, moving, upset, sad, in disbelief upset article has left me. Rarely do I read something from an author where I feel so many emotions. You have captured everyone feelings and described them perfectly and for that I know so many are do grateful.
Dear Zibby, those words! like a the feeling of a great song or a memorable movie, when the time is right, come back. Your neighborhood spirit is missed. There’s lots of love to go around.. Everyones pulling together. You and Kyle are already doing so much!! Feel better🙏 everyone’s here for you!❤️
I liked your essay very much but disappointed that people writing that you censor yourself about a live political assassination. They seem to have a surface knowledge level on Kirk. You can watch his debates with Gavin and Bill Maher to decide for yourself. Andrew Sullivan has written excellent essay on it including actual statements in the Reddit link made by Kirk. Regardless, I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds very painful.
https://open.substack.com/pub/andrewsullivan/p/hitting-the-jugular-of-liberal-democracy-92c?r=505il&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Grief is an intangible thing that has a life all its own. There’s no timetable and no rules, and it can rise up out of nowhere when you least expect it. I’ve never grieved the loss of home, by itself, but I know what it’s like when everyone else is gone, and you’re the only one left. You will get through this, Zibby.
Sending you love and strength.
Powerful essay which tied in well
With the feeling of national tragedy this week after the public murders of both an important public personality gunned down as he spoke and a quiet, pizza 🍕 pie food worker just trying to make it home on a train after her shift. Thank you as always for your work !
I’m sending lots of love. 🩷
Powerful essay. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us
Same same. Ours is still in remediation after finding lead in the silt inside the sliding door. But I can't. House hunting, hoping for the best. Or at least, the next. xo
Zibby, touching and tearful writing. I too lived in the Highlands. Now I am in Connecticut, after living in hotel to hotel and little belongings. Belonging.. that is how I felt in the Palisades. Miss it. Moving forward and haven't been back since March. I will, but not now. Ashed between two worlds. I begin a new, each morning here in Connecticut. Take care.. I hold your hand up that hill I too walked. Natalie Caine
So sorry, Natalie…
Oh wow im so glad you were safe. I didn't know your house was damaged too. Im so sorry. I know its hard but you will start new memories and learn from this one. With god all things are possible 🙏🏾 . May god bless you and your family.
As always, thank you for sharing your feelings, your heart and your thoughts with us. This is a safe space, and we are all here with you and for you. 💕