Give Sunday | 08

This year, in honor of my One Little Word® "give," I'm sharing a hand-drawn quote each Sunday here on my blog.

Joan Didion is one of my favorite writers. Raw. To the point. Real. You can listen to an interview with her that aired on Fresh Air back in 2005 - Writing A Story After An Ending - where she talks about her memoir The Year Of Magical Thinking about the time in her life after the death of her husband. In the interview she says, "I don't actually process anything until I write it down." This interview is very much about death and loss - and might be a tough listen for some people depending on your life situation. 

Click here to read my initial post and download the #givesunday word art title and checklist for helping you to give a little something today. You can also view all the past #givesunday quotes via the archives

Click here to download the #givesunday 08 quote. Please note: If you are reading this post via email you need to click through to the actual blog post to download the file

You're invited to join me. What will you give today?

Have a wonderful Sunday. 

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11 thoughts

  1. sirscrapalot says…
    03/01/2015

    The Year of Magical Thinking is such a powerful, thoughtful book. I read it years ago and remember it to this day. Maybe it's time for a revisit?

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  2. chp97 says…
    03/01/2015

    Wow those are powerful words Ali! Hope you had fun in Toronto! Wish I could have been there! Thank you for this beautiful quote!

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  3. mtercha says…
    03/01/2015

    Thanks. Michelle t

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  4. Kizzy says…
    03/01/2015

    Love hand written quotes. Will be popping back to see these each week

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  5. Shannon_Primicerio says…
    03/01/2015

    Thanks! Love this quote. It will definitely make its way into my Project Life album.

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  6. ScrappinMyHeartOut says…
    03/01/2015

    Beautiful quote. I will find the "right day" to listen to Ms Didion's interview - perhaps a day when I am feeling stronger emotionally - the death of my mom and mother in law is still so very raw. Can't wait to check out the new OLW prompt later today ...

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  7. FL_Cindy says…
    03/01/2015

    Love this quote.........reminds me of the movie "Housesitter". LOVE that movie; think I'll take a break and watch it again.
    Have a wonderful week!

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  8. hudsonsailor27 says…
    03/02/2015

    There was a great NY Times article about telling our stories and how it changes our experiences. Here is the link.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com//2015/01/19/writing-your-way-to-happiness/
    You can write your way to happiness. Right up your alley.

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  9. JBCarr says…
    03/02/2015

    As always... thank you so MUCH Ali!! Love this quote!!

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  10. Kary13 says…
    03/02/2015

    Love Joan Didion. Love this! Thanks!

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  11. Kristin_M says…
    03/15/2015

    LOVED Joan Didion's Year Of Magical Thinking. It looks like you may have left the second i out if her name in crediting the quote?

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