It’s important to listen carefully to your physical and spiritual voice, to recharge and heal from the demands of the energies that permeate the very air around you. Embrace your needs.
Hello dear human Patti - I want to thank you for just being yourself. And for all the creative beings you talked about in “Just Kids”. Because of that book, I’m now reading “The Basketball Diaries” by Jim Carroll (“People Who Died” is a favorite song), and “Queer” from William S. Burroughs.
Strange but true: their struggles remind me of the power of radical hope and love.
it is not lost on me that most of the times you are just saying hello and musing about what you’re reading and doing, you wind up calling out abuses of power and worrying about others 🤍 thank you for being the coolest ever patti 🦷
Thanks so much, Robin. I created a little altar for her with her box of ashes, her collar and some paintings I did of her. A candle. The sweet cards I got. It helps. I light the candle every day and something about it is comforting in a way I never would have guessed. And yes, I'm painting again and doing a portrait of her.
I do write fiction in my spare time, however I think my stories are too long to put on Sub stack all at once. I have sent samples of my writing. I also do agree that those who are able to walk should do so. I know many people who have belittled me, and discouraged me from doing so. I live in a fairly safe neighborhood where I can take my walks during the day. Also, I love your e-mails.
The first time I visited Japan was on a Far East trip with my mother that lasted 4 weeks. the trip was made through Saint John's Episcopal Church at Lafayette Square in Washington.
We began the adventure in Tokyo, Nara and Kyoto. then we went to Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, Then we travelled on to Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. Then we returned to Tokyo.
Japan was the country that changed my life forever. the first day we went to a store in the Ginza where I bought a beautiful tea box made from a single piece of wood. Then we had lunch at a restaurant where we had a dish named Tempura Zen. Afterwards I knew that I would return someday, and I did.
When I arrived home, I went to my library and read all the books by Japanese authors, saw every Kurosawa film, and became a Zen student at Green Gulch Farm in California, where I formed a student/ teacher relationship with Norman Fischer, who was the Abbot at the time.
I went on to receive the precepts. Norman is also a poet and writer. You may like his work Patti!
I have loved your work ever since I saw you perform at the Cellar Door in Washington DC.
I have read all of your books, loving them all especially M Train.
I feel as though we are kindred spirits, and love seeing you almost every day.
I wanted to share something about your song Frederick. That song always comes to me at times when I need to let go of everything that holds me in a place of fear. It comes at me with intensity, urging me to let go of all that holds me back. It is a yearning for passion and the need for me to surrender to pure love. I found myself once more needing to let go of all what has been keeping me constricted. The fear came back but so did your song… I feel that yearning again for passion for life, and the reason why I started a Substack page. I want to share the passion I feel for the art I create. Thank you for creating such a powerful and meaningful song❤️.
Respectfully, there's a wide split in this country and one side is pulling it down. One side is fascist and the other is not. I respect all artists getting involved with politics but I disagree with the same sidderism.
It’s important to listen carefully to your physical and spiritual voice, to recharge and heal from the demands of the energies that permeate the very air around you. Embrace your needs.
oh Patti, the way i feel you…
Hello dear human Patti - I want to thank you for just being yourself. And for all the creative beings you talked about in “Just Kids”. Because of that book, I’m now reading “The Basketball Diaries” by Jim Carroll (“People Who Died” is a favorite song), and “Queer” from William S. Burroughs.
Strange but true: their struggles remind me of the power of radical hope and love.
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We love you Patti, thank you for speaking the truth. You are the only person I know doing just that. Blessings.
it is not lost on me that most of the times you are just saying hello and musing about what you’re reading and doing, you wind up calling out abuses of power and worrying about others 🤍 thank you for being the coolest ever patti 🦷
Thanks so much, Robin. I created a little altar for her with her box of ashes, her collar and some paintings I did of her. A candle. The sweet cards I got. It helps. I light the candle every day and something about it is comforting in a way I never would have guessed. And yes, I'm painting again and doing a portrait of her.
I do write fiction in my spare time, however I think my stories are too long to put on Sub stack all at once. I have sent samples of my writing. I also do agree that those who are able to walk should do so. I know many people who have belittled me, and discouraged me from doing so. I live in a fairly safe neighborhood where I can take my walks during the day. Also, I love your e-mails.
Love you Patti Smith, thank you for being a beacon of light to me.
Hi Patti,
The first time I visited Japan was on a Far East trip with my mother that lasted 4 weeks. the trip was made through Saint John's Episcopal Church at Lafayette Square in Washington.
We began the adventure in Tokyo, Nara and Kyoto. then we went to Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, Then we travelled on to Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. Then we returned to Tokyo.
Japan was the country that changed my life forever. the first day we went to a store in the Ginza where I bought a beautiful tea box made from a single piece of wood. Then we had lunch at a restaurant where we had a dish named Tempura Zen. Afterwards I knew that I would return someday, and I did.
When I arrived home, I went to my library and read all the books by Japanese authors, saw every Kurosawa film, and became a Zen student at Green Gulch Farm in California, where I formed a student/ teacher relationship with Norman Fischer, who was the Abbot at the time.
I went on to receive the precepts. Norman is also a poet and writer. You may like his work Patti!
I have loved your work ever since I saw you perform at the Cellar Door in Washington DC.
I have read all of your books, loving them all especially M Train.
I feel as though we are kindred spirits, and love seeing you almost every day.
Love, Andrea Way
I wanted to share something about your song Frederick. That song always comes to me at times when I need to let go of everything that holds me in a place of fear. It comes at me with intensity, urging me to let go of all that holds me back. It is a yearning for passion and the need for me to surrender to pure love. I found myself once more needing to let go of all what has been keeping me constricted. The fear came back but so did your song… I feel that yearning again for passion for life, and the reason why I started a Substack page. I want to share the passion I feel for the art I create. Thank you for creating such a powerful and meaningful song❤️.
Heah Smithy..you like Japanese Books....try..The Guest Cat^^
Respectfully, there's a wide split in this country and one side is pulling it down. One side is fascist and the other is not. I respect all artists getting involved with politics but I disagree with the same sidderism.
I always look forward to your posts, Patti. A few minutes of sane reflection and kindness. Thank you.
Thank you Patti. I totally agree we dont
need a parade. The American people are hurting. The world is hurting.
I love thar you recommend books.
Thank you
I ate 7 eclair toffees while watching your video!!😬Where do you like to read when you are at home in NY?
Wow- it's always awesome to see u on here! I always keep your performances of GLORIA and HORSES that drew me to your arts and music! ✌️