Gloria Steinem Wishes Me Well...

Okay, this has to be one of the most awesome images to wake up to- Gloria Steinem telling me to "Keep Healing!" WOW.

So how did this come to be? In August, pre neck fracture, I had purchased tickets to Ms. Steinem's book launch through my favorite bookstore, Warwick's. For those who are not familiar with her, Gloria Steinem is an acclaimed journalist, trailblazing feminist, and one of the most visible, passionate leaders and spokeswomen of the women’s rights movement in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

This event was her discussing, in conversation, her newest book The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!, a collection of Gloria’s lifetime of quotes—powerful and wise, funny and outrageous—beautifully illustrated, and with a new introduction and essays by the feminist writer and activist herself.

This was to be an unforgettable afternoon, which I had to cancel, sadly. Our cousin-in-law, Stacey, is Warwick's Children's Book Buyer. I reached out to her when Steve firmly stated that I could not attend this event.

It turns out that there was a waiting list of 400 people for this sold out happening. I was excited to learn that two someones who really wanted to be there were going to get their chance.

Never in a million years would I dream that this amazing woman would learn of my current setback and react in such a heartwarming way. WOW. Thank you to Stacey for making a magic moment happen for me. I am truly grateful.

"I'm a realist, but I'm also a dreamer.

And I'm not just a dreamer,

I'm a hopeaholic."

-Gloria Steinem

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