Janisse, I really enjoyed listening to that. I love your idea. I also loved the length- Tina’s story was powerful- I loved that she told that and then told us her story now. I think she should indeed start sleeping in her garden. I know that urge. I really like your voice as well- and the posing of big questions. Thank you!
To hear Tina McElroy Ansa describe her feelings as she walked the old plantation is an affirmation of something I’ve felt for some years now. The earth, the land, the life therein holds the energy of all the creatures that have lived and died in a particular place. I feel this most acutely on the land where I grew up. Rather than rattled, I’d say she was awakened.
Like Janisse, Tina is a master Georgia storyteller. The ideas in this piece about life force/spirit that communes from beyond the grave touched me.
Janisse, I really enjoyed listening to that. I love your idea. I also loved the length- Tina’s story was powerful- I loved that she told that and then told us her story now. I think she should indeed start sleeping in her garden. I know that urge. I really like your voice as well- and the posing of big questions. Thank you!
Oh gosh, this was so fun to listen to! I am very excited to hear more! What a delight and really, the perfect length!
This took my breath away.
To hear Tina McElroy Ansa describe her feelings as she walked the old plantation is an affirmation of something I’ve felt for some years now. The earth, the land, the life therein holds the energy of all the creatures that have lived and died in a particular place. I feel this most acutely on the land where I grew up. Rather than rattled, I’d say she was awakened.