More than anything, a CORE group of women friends is imperative. I’m old, a widow, and over the years I have learned that men come and go, but a woman friend is forever.
You gave me a lot to think about with connection and social media. Honestly I would rather hear all about a friend's fantastic trip from them in person than see their highlight photos on Instagram. I deleted Facebook this book, too. I want more real world connection. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and sharing about you, Emily. Always rooting for you.
Nodded along to all of this. The article about unpacking what you really want to do - SO GOOD! I always wanted to be a TV journalist, because I like having the scoop, talking, and telling people things authoritatively. Every job I’ve had (none in TV journalism, besides a single internship) have between 1-3 of those elements. Fun read.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the ghosting of society. My kids are in their early 20’s and they applied to so many places for a summer job. Indeed was their go-to. They didn’t hear back from any of them. I come from the days of applying to jobs in the newspaper classifieds and waiting for that rejection via mail or interview via phone call. It’s so discouraging when you are ghosted by all of the listings you applied for. I had them work around it by seeing the listings then going directly to the website of the company. They had better results.
I’m so far removed from dating and job-hunting in 2025. You deserve someone who shows up. Good for you for making friends! It’s not easy as an adult.
Wearing my (your) bra and mascara rn.
Have a good weekend! So happy I got to meet Poppy, you too, of course, but Poppy was extra special. ❤️
I read a news story about a woman who was picked up by ICE and her whole community is trying to get her back. They told stories about all the ways she cared for them and how they all were working together to get her released. They were successful. There was another story like this as well. It really got me thinking about the power of community. As someone divorced not that long ago and starting over in a new place it’s not easy! But so important! https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-ice-arrest-iranian-mother-steve-scalise-released-b2785262.html
I love connecting through my 'grandma hobbies' - mostly knitting, but also crocheting and embroidery. Needlework Circles are all the rage these days, right!?
I've been working on making friends. I joined a local women's group a couple months ago. It's hard to put myself out there as an extremely introverted homebody, but I'm trying. And it's making me happy despite feeling a bit awkward at times!
Great post this week - I'm sorry the dating scene hasn't been as fruitful as the friendship scene, but I love the idea of viewing connection as civic engagement.
Como
More than anything, a CORE group of women friends is imperative. I’m old, a widow, and over the years I have learned that men come and go, but a woman friend is forever.
COMO
You gave me a lot to think about with connection and social media. Honestly I would rather hear all about a friend's fantastic trip from them in person than see their highlight photos on Instagram. I deleted Facebook this book, too. I want more real world connection. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and sharing about you, Emily. Always rooting for you.
I met my husband volunteering at a community garden... after years of trying online dating. Sometimes it really does still happen in real life 💚
1. Sorry, he got caught up GROCERY SHOPPING?!
2. Como
3. Fun fact: my dad’s company was named Como because it was a textile company and apparently Como is/was big for textiles
I mean this is a winner! Send me your address to jo.piazza@gmail.com
Nodded along to all of this. The article about unpacking what you really want to do - SO GOOD! I always wanted to be a TV journalist, because I like having the scoop, talking, and telling people things authoritatively. Every job I’ve had (none in TV journalism, besides a single internship) have between 1-3 of those elements. Fun read.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the ghosting of society. My kids are in their early 20’s and they applied to so many places for a summer job. Indeed was their go-to. They didn’t hear back from any of them. I come from the days of applying to jobs in the newspaper classifieds and waiting for that rejection via mail or interview via phone call. It’s so discouraging when you are ghosted by all of the listings you applied for. I had them work around it by seeing the listings then going directly to the website of the company. They had better results.
I’m so far removed from dating and job-hunting in 2025. You deserve someone who shows up. Good for you for making friends! It’s not easy as an adult.
Wearing my (your) bra and mascara rn.
Have a good weekend! So happy I got to meet Poppy, you too, of course, but Poppy was extra special. ❤️
The job hunting thing is an interesting point!!
COMO
Getting caught up in grocery shopping is a new one to me!
Getting "caught up in grocery shopping" would be a green flag for me - but the ghosting - blech! Como please, take me away!
Como
Emily, I'm a recent subscriber. Your writing and humanity are worth every penny. Thank you.
I read a news story about a woman who was picked up by ICE and her whole community is trying to get her back. They told stories about all the ways she cared for them and how they all were working together to get her released. They were successful. There was another story like this as well. It really got me thinking about the power of community. As someone divorced not that long ago and starting over in a new place it’s not easy! But so important! https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-ice-arrest-iranian-mother-steve-scalise-released-b2785262.html
Como.
It seems like a common denominator in the no-shows is men….
Como!
I love connecting through my 'grandma hobbies' - mostly knitting, but also crocheting and embroidery. Needlework Circles are all the rage these days, right!?
Como. Sounds like a good book!
I've been working on making friends. I joined a local women's group a couple months ago. It's hard to put myself out there as an extremely introverted homebody, but I'm trying. And it's making me happy despite feeling a bit awkward at times!
Great post this week - I'm sorry the dating scene hasn't been as fruitful as the friendship scene, but I love the idea of viewing connection as civic engagement.
COMO.
Como
Good reading per usual. Thanks for your hard work pulling it together.
como