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July 28, 2014
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS reaches Thailand…I want to go to there!
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS reaches Thailand…I want to go to there!
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Greetings from Koh Samui, Thailand! Soaking up the sun and every sentence of this beautifully written book!
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July 27, 2014
HAPPY AUNTIE’S DAY! Dear Ones — Today — July 27 — is the 6th annual internatio…
HAPPY AUNTIE'S DAY!
Dear Ones —
Today — July 27 — is the 6th annual international Auntie's Day.
This holiday was founded by the great Melanie Notkin, who established the day in 2009 to honor and celebrate all the wonderful aunts in the world. (Cleverly, she divides the category of aunts into "aunts by relation" and "aunts by choice" — which is a sweet gesture for those of us who love our friends' children so much that we consider them family, as well.)
As Melanie puts it: "Aunthood Is a Gift. This Day Is Ours."
Those of you who have read my book COMMITTED know that I am a fierce advocate of what I call "The Auntie Brigade" — the army of childless (or child-free, if by choice) women across history who have helped to adore, spoil, educate and sometimes even raise the children of the world.
If you would like to read more about Auntie's Day, check out this article Melanie wrote recently about it:
And if you want to go even further, check out Melanie's two books on the subject: SAVVY AUNTIE, and OTHERHOOD.
Lastly, let's all take a moment to give some love to our favorite aunts. I am blessed with so many of them, so let me list my gratitude to them all:
THANK YOU TO:
AUNT LOLLY — for being the person I would most like to someday become.
AUNT NANCY — for bringing nonstop wit and irreverence to my childhood.
AUNT DEBBIE — for modeling for me my earliest example of a career woman.
AUNT MARIE — for that summer at the lake, and for all the ice cream bars.
AUNT HELEN — for her sassiness and strength, and for letting us play with Barbies all day.
AUNT MARY JO — for her dignity.
AUNT CAROL — for her example of selfless service and compassion.
AUNT DEB — for the gift of opera, and the unapologetic childlessness.
AUNT LUANA — for her laughter, her beauty, and (especially at this moment in her life) her courage.
I love you all.
And now I'm gonna go spend the day with my niece…
HAPPY AUNTIE'S DAY!
Heart,
LG
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A beautiful photo of the Spanish edition of THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS…
A beautiful photo of the Spanish edition of THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS…
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An exquisite reading, food for each of my days. A book to savor.
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THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Polish, with an interesting new title…
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Polish, with an interesting new title…
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from the hottest loft in Poland (with another interesting title to collect : 'Botany of the soul')
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It pleases me enormously that THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS is gaining traction in…
It pleases me enormously that THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS is gaining traction in the realm of canine readership…
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My puppy, my bed, and your book…how am I supposed to get anything done this week-end? 
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THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Bulgarian!
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Bulgarian!
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And this is how your book looks like in Bulgarian :)I am enjoying it tremendously!
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July 26, 2014
STEAL THIS IDEA! Dear Ones – I have dear friend and neighbor here in Frenchtow…
STEAL THIS IDEA!
Dear Ones -
I have dear friend and neighbor here in Frenchtown, NJ named Catherine Lent, who is a gifted artist, teacher, and also a mom. A few months ago, she was hit with an inspired idea — to launch a club for local girls between the ages of 12 and 16 (or so; some younger and older sibling drop by at times.) She decided to call it THE REAL GIRLS, and to create an environment in which girls at their most expansive (and sometimes explosive) age could gather once a week to talk EVERYTHING, to listen to inspiring speakers, to make art, to play games, to take field trips, to think about their purpose and possibilities in life, to figure out how to combat bullying and body-image struggles, to do community service — in short, to do everything but sit inside in front of a screen, either actively texting or passively receiving some form of packaged "culture".
It's awesome. The girls are fantastic — drawn from three schools across the community — and Catherine is great with them. (One rule I love: at REAL GIRLS, you can't ever be caught sitting next to your best friend, or Catherine will separate you and make you sit with a girl you've never spoken to before — the better to break up cliques and to teach inclusion and compassion.)
Last week, I visited the REAL GIRLS, and spoke to the girls about creativity — trying to pass along a message to them about how to become a maker in life, rather than a mere consumer. They listened almost vibrationally, is the best way I can put it — radiating so much attention, intelligence, and grace.
I think this is a wonderful model for communities everywhere — a safe and generative way for girls to join forces, rather than to become rivals, and to collectively solve the mysteries of their own adolescence. Wish I'd had such a thing when I was growing up!
Since starting REAL GIRLS, Catherine has heard from people all over the country, saying, "We should do this in my town!" My favorite exchange, though, was with a mother in Minnesota who demanded of Catherine, "Why don't you have a chapter of REAL GIRLS in Minnesota, for my daughter?" To which Catherine replied, "Because YOU'RE in Minnesota, my dear. Start one yourself!"
So do it, folks! Start a REAL GIRLS club in your town! You'd be amazed how hungry these kids are for this sort of uplifting engagement and honest exchange.
And here's a link to Catherine's Facebook page, and a recent posting about the club:
And here's a photo of me with the realest, coolest, most wonderful girls you ever saw. (Beside me, you will see a giant origami orb, which the girls made together, called THE ORB OF SISTERHOOD — covered with inspiring messages, and all folded up with their essential goodness.)
ONWARD,
LG
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THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS reaches Turkey…and with a cool new title!
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS reaches Turkey…and with a cool new title!
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From a bookstore in Istanbul, Turkey (translated as The Fingerprints of a Moss)
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The dream of every author is to see her books devoured… :)
The dream of every author is to see her books devoured…
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Multiple household members are eating up your book love from a backyard in Portland, OR
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THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Peru…just like Henry Whittaker!
THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS in Peru…just like Henry Whittaker!
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SOAT (The Signature of All Things) IN PERU. Liz, I didn't find a mossy background so these lacy ferns will have to do. Bought the Spanish edition for friends in Lima and will gift it today. Yippee! I can't wait for them to meet Alma.
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