I was also a federal worker (and former army officer) and can 💯 relate to you and your experience. It can be hard for people to “get it” if they haven’t lived it and you described the struggle beautifully.
Your voice of clarity and calm channeled via both writing and pottery has the eloquence of quiet strength while not shying away from showing the emotional complexity this bureaucratic political pissing contest has disrupted the hardworking lives of. May the creativity within you continue to sustain you and help you find peace of heart, peace in mind as you envision how to move forward in your own sweet time.
Love how you wove your experience of being furloughed with throwing pottery and the heat of the day. Beautiful essay!
Care for you and all who lost their jobs. Good for you turning chaos into beauty
I hate the way the federal workers have been treated. I'm praying for better days for this country.
I was also a federal worker (and former army officer) and can 💯 relate to you and your experience. It can be hard for people to “get it” if they haven’t lived it and you described the struggle beautifully.
Fantastic. Congrats!
Very thoughtful read, thank you!
I recently took up pottery (just learning) and it's been a balm to my soul. Three hours when I'm not thinking about the world outside.
Your voice of clarity and calm channeled via both writing and pottery has the eloquence of quiet strength while not shying away from showing the emotional complexity this bureaucratic political pissing contest has disrupted the hardworking lives of. May the creativity within you continue to sustain you and help you find peace of heart, peace in mind as you envision how to move forward in your own sweet time.
Beautifully written. Love the first para.