living for yourself š¹
grief, a good candle, and coming of age books
whereās | rose nell š
This past weekend, I said goodbye to my Grandma Rose. I am one of 14 grandchildren. I feel lucky to be a piece of my Grandma Rose. There are many memories and moments of Grandma that are dear to me. But, I think my most favorite memory was when I was a young theater kid.
My Grandmother would often come and visit us in Maryland for a few weeks. She would help my parents with whatever needed done in our home, spending time with us. She would pick us up after school, and take us on secret trips for ice cream (as any good grandmother would). My sweet tooth is definitely Grandma Roseās sweet tooth.
One day after drama club practice Grandma picked me up from school. I got in the car quiet and sullen. She asked me how practice was and I told her that I was being bullied by some kids in the show. It was our production of The Music Man, and I took it very, very, seriously. I told her how I didnāt understand why the other kids didnāt, āWhy donāt they care as much as me?ā. She replied, āDonāt worry about those kids, youāre surrounded by another great cloud of witnesses.ā
Grandma was a woman of scripture (becoming an ordained minister at 82), and at the time I didnāt know what she meant. Witnesses? I have since found out, Hebrews 12: 1-3.
āTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for usā¦ā
My Grandma Rose taught me how to hold onto what is important, while surrendering to what is not mine to control; how to stay in my lane. She was a beautiful example for my whole family, showing us how to balance a life of both caring for those around you, and pursuing your own path of living a fulfilled, big, courageous, and happy life, that at the end of the day, is yours.
she is a place where
faith and love meet
carrying generations
around a table
echoed in the laughter of great grandchildren
and another year of song
my grandma
shares her lessons
in storytelling
in healing
in acceptance and prayer
my grandma rose
is a steadfast commitment
to hope
fortitude and strength
to resilience and resolve
may I be half the woman she was in this life
proud and heart centered, free
wears | madewell woven bag š
I am a Madewell woven bag gal now! Thanks to the team over at MADEWELL Walnut St., I now have THE woven leather bag of Spring. I love that this bag can also become a clutch if you tuck the handles in, and you can also fit so much in it. The leather is great, and the handle is the perfect shoulder length. 11/10!
wares | tatineās garden mint šÆļø
This is the best candle ever. I love it so much. Anytime itās stocked at Walter Pine, I am sure to pick it up. Itās warm weather in a candle! Incredibly lush and herbal garden-grown mint gently braided with flowers, berries, ginger, pink peppercorn, and eucalyptus. Delicious.
Other tidbits:
Currently reading Lena Dunhamās Famesick & Sonia Feldmanās Girlās Girl, which you can now preorder. Highly recommend both!
This weekend, May 17th. Check out FALLING FAST: A Musical Presentation by treadFAST dance co. Support artists TRYING! š
Phoebe and I have opened up advising sessions over at Do You Ever for launching your next big idea! Inquire about Creative Advising with us here. ā ā ā ā
Ok bye!
Jacque xx
On the pod this week! š«
Oh, Jacque! Sending you a big hugā¤ļøsuch a wonderful poem and poetic words honoring her and moreover her impact in the world and yours specificallyā¤ļø