“I must thank the commenter who really useful the novel Beautyland,” wrote a reader named Julie. “I laughed and teared up and even threw the e-book down after studying a very killer line; I by no means need it to finish. Can we do a publish the place everybody says, ‘I need to thank the CoJ commenter who…’ We will have an enormous dogpile of gratitude and ‘Are you able to imagine how fortunate we’re this website exists?!’”
Julie’s remark made me clutch my coronary heart — and I couldn’t agree extra together with her sentiment that the CoJ neighborhood at all times exhibits up with humor and knowledge. Listed below are a couple of issues I’ve discovered from CoJ readers, and I’d LOVE to listen to your solutions, too.
* “Go first within the buffet line. Why does nobody need to be the one to begin it? I’m at all times up for that job.” — Sydnee
* “My objective one yr was to interchange all my small, foolish underwear with enormous panties and BE OK WITH IT, and it’s nonetheless the perfect decision I’ve made. My life modified after I purchased lingerie two sizes too massive. So cozy! No wedgies! This should be how males really feel EVERY DAY OF THEIR DAMN LIVES! I’m a hardcore massive panty evangelist.” — Jen
* “In heart-to-hearts, ask somebody, ‘Do you need to vent, or are you searching for assist?’ My mother did this, and it was so good to speak freely with out getting her two cents and likewise to get her sage recommendation after I did need it. It’s priceless to know that somebody loves you sufficient to hearken to you vent.” — Molly
* “Bless you, new mothers. When you’re attempting, you might be doing a terrific job.” — Nameless
“Westman Atelier Child Cheeks blush sticks are dear, little question, however I’ve the shade ‘poppet’ which interprets to the prettiest naughtiest flush on my cheeks. (I’ve really gotten rid of all of my different blushes.)” — Jade
* “My dad and mom divorced when my sisters and I had been younger, and our lives modified financially for the more severe as my mom refused alimony and simply wished ‘her women.’ Rising up first-generation Latina throughout a time when Latina ladies not often bought divorced, I felt very lonely. However studying Little Ladies made me really feel much less alone, for the reason that March women went by way of their very own trials, and poverty was additionally an enormous theme of their lives.” — Mallory
* “When you’ll want to chop an onion, place your chopping board in your stovetop and activate the vent/fan. No tears!” — Lisa
* “I as soon as learn that we should always assume, ‘similar to me generally.’ As in, ‘That particular person is being a jerk…similar to me generally’ or ‘She is being utterly unreasonable… similar to me generally.’ reminder that none of us are good!” — Laura
Plus, one million books and films and TV collection! I just lately completed The Husbands (“such a enjoyable audiobook, particularly with the British accents,” commented Riss), and Deadloch is up subsequent.
What about you??? What have you ever gleaned from CoJ readers? ILYSM xoxo
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