It's come to my attention that some of you might be wondering why you are here (since this is a topic that is being openly discussed). I just want to add my two cents to this conversation: if this place isn't bringing you joy, I encourage you to move on to somewhere else that might. It brings a lot of other people joy--and me--but it clearly isn't working for some of you. I promise you, if you're wondering why you're here, it's time to go. You will find somewhere better, somewhere more resonate. Phetasy gave you something for a time and perhaps that time has passed.
This was meant to be a place of joy, a place where we can check out of the culture wars and into our humanity. A place where I can connect to the people who consume my work and we can share a laugh, recipes, dog pictures, memes, and try to find the things that bring us together; to focus on the things we are for--not against. A place where we can debate lovingly and openly but not tear each other down and call each other names.
I only want everyone to find their bliss, get out of their own way, look for the love and joy in their life. If you aren't finding that here--it's time to move on. I'll still love you and wish you all the best. For as much as I joke about making me rich--I really just want to make people happy.
This week on #FactorySettings @justjeren and I talk about the elephant in the room. MONEY! We talk about when we first became aware of it, how it affected our parents' divorces, how much we spent on our addiction, being dependent, financial insecurity and so much more!
https://bridgetphetasy.substack.com/p/factory-settings-17#details
I continue my series with Thomas de Zengotita as we go through his book Mediated chapter by chapter. This week the topic is identity politics and we cover a lot of ground. #WalkInsWelcome
Hello new followers, I hope I don’t disappoint you. I want this place to feel like home, where we can escape the Thunderdome and process the world. Where we can post dog pics and recipes and book recommendations. Where we support each other as we get sober, lose weight, embark on new business opportunities, creative endeavors, relationships and travels. I want this to be your oasis of sanity and laughter in an increasingly mad world. A creative outlet where you can share your spirit with us.
We might not have any control over the news cycle—but we can control our habits and attitude. It all starts with us. And hopefully a little piece of that will start here.
Two times this week I had the bizarre experience of getting in touch with an old friend and sending them a picture of my daughter and having them respond with, “Who is that?” To which I responded, “She is my daughter!”
Now, let me tell you, Newport knows how to celebrate like the Irish. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. and if you want the truly local experience, you’ll already be on your way to blacking out by the time the streets are lined with green-clad revelers ready to paint the town green (with vomit.)
Oh I’ve been here before—this isn’t even theoretical. First of all, it depends on the city but the absolute best way to get to know any city is to start walking. So if I was in a city with no money or friends, I would just start exploring. You can easily look up a walking tour of any city online if you’re someone who needs more structure and wants to take in some architecture and history.
