I can’t think of a bigger shock to one’s system and self-esteem than going from the pinnacle of one’s profession, the NFL, where you were treated as a star and celebrity, to being a freelance writer in LA, where constant rejection is a way of life.
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It’s a rare talent that can turn writing into a contact sport.
I think about the time I posted the Margaret Atwood quote here and got flamed for days from men who thought it of vital importance that I recognize that it is #NotAllMen. They cited examples of all the times they got rejected and didn’t attack anyone (of course they didn’t get rejected very often because they were…
His laptop, which I would proceed to paint my name upon.
Seriously. The upcharge from economy to 1st class was almost certainly more than $1500. Of course he got shot down.
Aw, Jiminy Effing Christmas! Ugh, I’m gonna miss you. Loved reading your work. Thanks very much for all of it. I’ll be looking for your name wherever you land next. All the very best Prachi. Write a little ditty and drop it off here, from time to time, willya?
Prachi! You’re a wonderful writer and human everywhere you go, and I’m glad you’ve had such a supportive environment during these impossible times. I hope this change is good and helpful, and I’m always around for a drink or a walk. Only good things xx
Well said, Prachi. And you didn’t even take a jab at Joe Biden!
You will be missed. Good luck!
After a month, wherever I am, I speak in the local accent. I hate that I do it, but it is totally subconscious and I am completely unaware of it happening until questioned about it. Plus, I am beyond absent-minded, so that doesn’t help.
I figured that transformation only happened in movies.
My mum works as a law librarian for a government department. Over a school break when I was...14? I think...she desperately needed help doing some filing. So I went into her work with her. Half way through I decided to start reading the files - that was the day I discovered she worked primarily on immigration and…
This is why I think all fashion is a made-up thing. I like her top. It has bright colors. I would wear dark glasses to blot out my surroundings is the didn’t make me trip and fall sometimes, and they would be big enough to keep me from clearly seeing anybody if I didn’t like them.
When I saw the dad, and how proud and caring he was, I teared up too.
100% agree. I get being cynical about big corporations adopting woke-ness as a means to sell products, but I think it’s still a big deal and legitimately great when they make the deliberate choice to center ad campaigns around groups who have been shunned and ignored. Especially when there are still so many companies…
This. We can complain about capitalism later. This is huge.
I don’t care if it’s a publicity grub, big companies do those all the time and have zero obligation to also make them socially aware. Not sure if this will actually be an ad shown on TV or just a web exclusive, but this may very well be the first depiction of a trans man that Joe Everyday has ever seen. That is huge.
+1 Wishing you nothing but the best for you, your team, your players, and the families that support you Coach
The sad thing is you’re not joking and everyone knows it.
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