I don’t know if you noticed, but a few weeks ago, I went slightly dark here on the ol’ PG. I don’t mean that I was making depressing jokes or being generally gloomy; I mean that my posts were spotty and “content-lite,” let’s call it. There was a very good reason for this, but I didn’t even have the energy to go into it.
What was going on is that I was working as a journalist, I guess, writing a piece for F Newsmagazine that took 95% of my time, focus, and energy, both physical and emotional. The story I wrote is something I am extremely proud of, not because it’s perfect — it isn’t — but because I did something I’ve never done before: I wrote a profile of a special person who passed away too early and to do it properly (which was the only way to do it, obviously) required investigation, interviews, historical documents, and intense focus.
I grew to care for this person who passed away in 1988 and I grew to care about the people who cared about her and who took time for me and this story. It all happened because of quilts, but quilts are only the start of the story.
I’d just love it if you read the piece. It’s a feature-length story, so it’s a longer read. But you’ll be rewarded, I promise. And here is the link. Enjoy!
xo
Mary
Dayna Williamson
loved the story. You brought her to life for those of us who didn’t know her,
Dona Johnston
Oh my gosh, throughly enjoyed reading this!
Allison
Wonderful story! Thank you for crafting it.
Maria
You write beautifully. Your personality shines through….like on television and your videos! You can see how much you cared about your subject. And what a beautiful, creative, humorous and dedicated woman! Thank you!
Mary
😀 Thanks, gang! I really learned so much from this project. xoxooxox mar
Kerry
Did enjoy muchly. Thank you xx
Jann Adams
Read it, loved it, shared it!
Thanks.
Karen Hanson
Wow, you really brought Joan Flasch to life. What a wonderful job you did explaining a marvelous human being.