Red's Wrap
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Seven Years
I started Red’s Wrap seven years ago today.
I’ve written very short poems and long essays. I’ve had a couple of missteps and some triumphs. A few pieces I wrote changed my life. I’m tougher as a person and a better writer than when I started.
And I’m not afraid. Of being judged or failing. Everything I wrote I would wear as a locket around my neck. Even if every piece wasn’t beautiful, it was right.
This is my place, my art. My only little art.
Thank you for coming here.
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Photo: Bruno Nascimento
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Listen to Jan read her essay “Billy” presented on WUWM’s Lake Effect
Jan’s essay “At the Breakfast Bar” on WUWM Lake Effect
Jan’s essay “The Parish Hall,” on WUWM Lake Effect
“Fury Cannot Touch Me,” Modern Love, NYT, 9/29/11
‘Some triumphs’? I’d say a lot more than ‘some’. Happy blog anniversary and thanks for letting us into your writing world.
Thank you Lisa!
Thank YOU for allowing us to come here..always insightful and thought provoking words. One of my all time favourite blogs! Here’s to the next seven years.
I didn’t realize you started this in 2010! That means I started subscribing very close to the beginning! When I first met you through our work with CA, and I found out about your blog, it seemed very well-established. I guess it was brand-baby-new at the time. CONGRATS on this milestone! I’ve really, really enjoyed getting to know you through your writing here over the years.
Thank you – I wish we’d had more time to get to know each other in person before you left town. Glad that we are able to connect on FB and here.
Happy anniversary! You’re definitely one of my favorites!
Thank you and the reverse is certainly true as well. You are always so on top of things. I love that.
I’m only on top of things because I follow great bloggers.
You are inspiration.
That’s something coming from you — you’re the inspiration in my book.
Well said Jan. I love your choice of photo 💛
It’s from Unsplash. I love their photos. Just incredibly lovely.
Blogs like yours make WordPress a really worthwhile place to come to. Thank you.
To me you are an inspiration, Jan. You are such a good writer, and your honesty in sharing your life-stories in this way, really touches my heart. You are right, this is your art and you can be proud of the stunning ‘gallery’ you have created.
Thank you for making a place we always want to come to.
“even if a piece wasn’t beautiful, it was right.” exactly. happy 7 and here’s to many more –
Happy Blog Anniversary!