Well done, Sheila! I am in a very similar position: my book (a memoir of my childhood) will be published next month! Will send you a private message on FB…and will read your stories…
grazie ,Sheila, mi piace molto leggerti perchè scrivi davvero bene, è così piacevole e divertente la tua scrittura. Conoscendoti, mi sembra di vederti raccontare, e mi diverte molto il tuo sguardo ironico sulle cose. Leggerò di sicuro le tue newsletter e il tuo libro ! grazie e buon lavoro. Susanna
Carissima Susanna, grazie delle tue bellissime parole. Sei sempre stata cosi' affettuosa e supportive del mio lavoro. L'apprezzo tantissimo. Grazie di leggermi! Spero di vedervi presto. Con tanto affetto, Sheila
Thank you, dear Gabrielle. I love how we met years ago but the friendship stuck! Thank you so much for your kind support of my writing, and for being a reader! xx Sheila
Sheila, You’re such a wonderful, funny, writer. I love the authenticity in your storytelling —just like listening to you tell them in person! I look forward to reading your newsletter and, someday soon, your wonderful book. Xxoo
Dearest Claudia, thank you for your kind words. They mean so much to me! I carry such fond memories of the last time we saw each other in DC, and hope our paths cross soon again! Thank you so much for being a reader! Miss you. Xoxo
Grazie, Simone. I'm deeply touched by your kind words. Thank you for being so supportive! We miss you and Lisa, and may just need to pop on a train to Venezia soooooon! xxS
Carissima! Congratulazioni!! I'm so happy to have crossed paths with you and your family during your sojourn in San Francisco, though it was bound to happen somewhere in the world given the many points of connection we have! I will continue to connect with you virtually through this newsletter and IRL around the world! A presto!!
Grazie mille, bellissima. So touched to have you be a reader. I suspect you'll be able to relate to a great deal about which I write in the future. Please continue to comment as feedback is crucial! Lots of love to all of you.
Dearest Shelia, This is wonderful. I am thrilled I will get these in a newsletter. Your keen observations and thoughtful, humorous and deep reflections on the everyday bring life to life for me and so many of your readers!! Keep that pen in your purse and keep writing for us, your adoring audience! XXOO
Oh, dear Darnell, thank you for these extremely kind words. I'm very touched! Friends like you enable me to write from the heart. Thrilled you are a reader of mine.
First of all, I truly enjoy reading your work. I appreciate the honesty as well as the clear talent sharing your life. I will always marvel that one day while sitting with a dog in that French cafe in Carmel by the Sea after just having moved here I met you and your husband. Shame we never met again as I really wanted to meet that dog of yours. Dog hair aside, there is absolutely nothing more joyful and grounding and eternally loving as a dog. I shall subscribe happily and share! Oh! and by the way, when we met I was 58. I just turned 68. Trust me…all the things we worry about fly in and out. Relish it all….it just keeps getting better! ❤️
Dearest Patricia, How could I EVER forget you or our chance encounter in Carmel?! It was extraordinary. You and I are certainly on the same wavelength about dogs. You will love Miss Zaby the day you finally meet her. I'll bring her back to her California roots sooner or later. Until then, I love that we are still in touch, and thank you for being such a supportive reader! Continue to be well and relish in life as your energy and enthusiasm inspires others!
Grazie tante, Stefania! Non vedo l’ora di scriverti la dedica! Sono sempre stata ispirata dalla tua passione per la pittura e il tempo che dedicavi al tuo lavoro personale. Grazie mille per il tuo sostegno!
Carissima Sheila, che notizia e che incredibili sono talvolta le coincidenze !!! Ieri passeggiavo con Anna e Gino e mi sono ritrovata all'incrocio di Vallejo Street con Pierce Street ... mi è venuto improvvisamente in mente il commento che tu feci con me qualche anno fa (ainoi) sulla pronuncia "sanfrancischese" del tuo cognome (nonché nome della via) rispetto a quella a cui sempre sei stata abituata .... ti abbraccio. Federica
Grazie mille, Federica! Mi ricordo che tu sei una dei pochi che sa la vera pronuncia del mio cognome! Quanto vorrei tornare all'angolo di Vallejo e Pierce....un giorno, spero! Grazie di leggere sempre i miei pezzi!
I love you, Sheila! I’m thrilled that you are doing this. I support you 100% I’m so happy. You are an amazing writer. This is your own special thing. I know that your writing will touch many people, maybe make them feel like they are not alone, entertain them, and very likely teach them. I’ve always admired your kindness and grace. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Give Zaby and the kids hugs for me.
Oh, Annie, such lovely words, thank you!! Your support means so much to me. Since writing can feel so lonely at times, it feels wonderful to have a community supporting me. All of you will force me to write regularly -- which is what I miss and need! Did you like the photo of Zaby?! She loves our daily walks in the Villa Borghese but she sure does miss you, her doggie friends, Crissy Field and Golden Gate Park. One day soon, we will return! Lots of love to you and yours. Thank you again for your lovely message and for being a reader!
Well done, Sheila! I am in a very similar position: my book (a memoir of my childhood) will be published next month! Will send you a private message on FB…and will read your stories…
Thank you very much, Paola. How lovely to connect with you! I'll look forward to reading your memoir!
grazie ,Sheila, mi piace molto leggerti perchè scrivi davvero bene, è così piacevole e divertente la tua scrittura. Conoscendoti, mi sembra di vederti raccontare, e mi diverte molto il tuo sguardo ironico sulle cose. Leggerò di sicuro le tue newsletter e il tuo libro ! grazie e buon lavoro. Susanna
Carissima Susanna, grazie delle tue bellissime parole. Sei sempre stata cosi' affettuosa e supportive del mio lavoro. L'apprezzo tantissimo. Grazie di leggermi! Spero di vedervi presto. Con tanto affetto, Sheila
I am so curious to read your newsletter since I know your stories are always so well written, interesting with a a special humorous touch.
Thank you, dear Gabrielle. I love how we met years ago but the friendship stuck! Thank you so much for your kind support of my writing, and for being a reader! xx Sheila
Sheila, You’re such a wonderful, funny, writer. I love the authenticity in your storytelling —just like listening to you tell them in person! I look forward to reading your newsletter and, someday soon, your wonderful book. Xxoo
Dearest Claudia, thank you for your kind words. They mean so much to me! I carry such fond memories of the last time we saw each other in DC, and hope our paths cross soon again! Thank you so much for being a reader! Miss you. Xoxo
You write amazingly well, and you have the DNA and the grit of a true writer. I can't wait to see a capolavoro unfold. Keep rocking. :)
Grazie, Simone. I'm deeply touched by your kind words. Thank you for being so supportive! We miss you and Lisa, and may just need to pop on a train to Venezia soooooon! xxS
So looking forward to your regular missives from Roma! Will be such a weekly treat! Sxx
Thanks so much, dear Sarah! I miss you and really hope you'll come visit us soon in Rome! xxS
Daje Sheila!
Siamo tutti con te, sempre
Grazie tante, cara Laura. Sei sempre adorabile!
Carissima! Congratulazioni!! I'm so happy to have crossed paths with you and your family during your sojourn in San Francisco, though it was bound to happen somewhere in the world given the many points of connection we have! I will continue to connect with you virtually through this newsletter and IRL around the world! A presto!!
Grazie mille, bellissima. So touched to have you be a reader. I suspect you'll be able to relate to a great deal about which I write in the future. Please continue to comment as feedback is crucial! Lots of love to all of you.
Dearest Shelia, This is wonderful. I am thrilled I will get these in a newsletter. Your keen observations and thoughtful, humorous and deep reflections on the everyday bring life to life for me and so many of your readers!! Keep that pen in your purse and keep writing for us, your adoring audience! XXOO
Oh, dear Darnell, thank you for these extremely kind words. I'm very touched! Friends like you enable me to write from the heart. Thrilled you are a reader of mine.
First of all, I truly enjoy reading your work. I appreciate the honesty as well as the clear talent sharing your life. I will always marvel that one day while sitting with a dog in that French cafe in Carmel by the Sea after just having moved here I met you and your husband. Shame we never met again as I really wanted to meet that dog of yours. Dog hair aside, there is absolutely nothing more joyful and grounding and eternally loving as a dog. I shall subscribe happily and share! Oh! and by the way, when we met I was 58. I just turned 68. Trust me…all the things we worry about fly in and out. Relish it all….it just keeps getting better! ❤️
Dearest Patricia, How could I EVER forget you or our chance encounter in Carmel?! It was extraordinary. You and I are certainly on the same wavelength about dogs. You will love Miss Zaby the day you finally meet her. I'll bring her back to her California roots sooner or later. Until then, I love that we are still in touch, and thank you for being such a supportive reader! Continue to be well and relish in life as your energy and enthusiasm inspires others!
Continua così Sheila! Non vedo l’ora di avere la dedica sul tuo libro ( sono certa che un editore intelligente ti pubblicherà )
Grazie tante, Stefania! Non vedo l’ora di scriverti la dedica! Sono sempre stata ispirata dalla tua passione per la pittura e il tempo che dedicavi al tuo lavoro personale. Grazie mille per il tuo sostegno!
Forza Sheila, ce la farai!!!
Grazie mille, carissima Zia Cri!
I am super excited to read your observations and tales in life!!
Thank you, dear Almira!
Carissima Sheila, che notizia e che incredibili sono talvolta le coincidenze !!! Ieri passeggiavo con Anna e Gino e mi sono ritrovata all'incrocio di Vallejo Street con Pierce Street ... mi è venuto improvvisamente in mente il commento che tu feci con me qualche anno fa (ainoi) sulla pronuncia "sanfrancischese" del tuo cognome (nonché nome della via) rispetto a quella a cui sempre sei stata abituata .... ti abbraccio. Federica
Grazie mille, Federica! Mi ricordo che tu sei una dei pochi che sa la vera pronuncia del mio cognome! Quanto vorrei tornare all'angolo di Vallejo e Pierce....un giorno, spero! Grazie di leggere sempre i miei pezzi!
I love you, Sheila! I’m thrilled that you are doing this. I support you 100% I’m so happy. You are an amazing writer. This is your own special thing. I know that your writing will touch many people, maybe make them feel like they are not alone, entertain them, and very likely teach them. I’ve always admired your kindness and grace. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Give Zaby and the kids hugs for me.
Love,
Annie
(SF)
Oh, Annie, such lovely words, thank you!! Your support means so much to me. Since writing can feel so lonely at times, it feels wonderful to have a community supporting me. All of you will force me to write regularly -- which is what I miss and need! Did you like the photo of Zaby?! She loves our daily walks in the Villa Borghese but she sure does miss you, her doggie friends, Crissy Field and Golden Gate Park. One day soon, we will return! Lots of love to you and yours. Thank you again for your lovely message and for being a reader!
Auguri, Sheila! Excited for you and look forward to reading your essays….and soon your book!
Thanks so much for being a reader and subscriber!