I never get tired of other people’s stories. Maybe that’s why I (1) have no plans to retire from my job as a group psychotherapist and (2) have been reading so many biographies and autobiographies lately.
Do you see other people’s stories in my images for today?
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I don’t know where I’ll find the time to explore other people’s stories while also getting my own stories (in song) out there.
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Before I explore other people’s stories, here and now I’m reading Cher’s.
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Cher’s story reminds me of my own story in this way: she listened to the “West Side Story” album alone when she was young and acted out all the parts. She also describes realizing that childhood dream in one of her TV specials.
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Other people’s stories can be so inspiring!
Thanks to all who are here for other people’s stories, including YOU!
Your story is very inspiring, Ann.
Thank you so much, my good friend.
One of the aims of my first novel, The Year of the Crow, was to “mythologize” the lives of people who would almost never find themselves even mentioned in novels, much less be made out as funny or caring or important to anyone. I have always had a soft spot for “losers.” Men and women who never quite grow up. Who have dreams they will never achieve. Many of them may even be Trump people now, and I am sorry he came along to scoop them up. But it seems no one else did. So maybe they are having a moment of faux glory. But we all know it won’t last. They won’t die rich or remembered, except as a blur in a sea of red hats. Unless someone tells a story about them.
Barbara, I don’t think that I knew that you had written some novels. I’m going to try to see if I can find one to read, if that’s okay with you.
@Barbara PS, I was able to find an e-copy of Ghosts of the Heart on Amazon Canada, and purchased it
Maureen, it’s more than okay. It’s amazing. Thank you so much for that.
I appreciate the way you tell a story, Barbara.
you always tell a great story, ann and I love the human story!
It takes one great story teller to know another one, beth!
I’d love to read your autobiography and I’m so glad you give us parts of it here and in your songs.
I’ve also long been fascinated by Anna Thynne, an English woman who, in the 1820s, invented the marine aquarium by combining small plants and animals in jars. She was helped by a maid whose name was never recorded but I think that maid had a fascinating story of her own.
Love your stories, Chris.
I really enjoyed seeing Cher perform more than one part on West Side Story. I did not know that she had done that. Great performance!
And I always really enjoying seeing you, Maureen!
The book I love to recommend is not technically an autobiography, but it does take you into the head and heart of this amazing man: Bob Goff. His first published book, “Love Does” has changed the world. His “Love Does” organization has reached out into at least 6 countries in/around the middle east, providing education for thousands who otherwise were cut off from such opportunities!
Good to know, Jan. I’ll look for it!