Writing and reading
“Writing and reading decrease our sense of isolation. They deepen and widen and expand our sense of life: They feed the soul. When writers make us shake our heads with the exactness of their prose and their truths, and even make us laugh about ourselves or life, our buoyancy is restored. We are given a shot at dancing with, or at least clapping along with, the absurdity of life, instead of being squashed by it over and over again. It’s like singing on a boat during a terrible storm at sea. You can’t stop the raging storm, but singing can change the hearts and spirits of the people who are together on that ship.”
– Anne Lamott
Keep reading, keep writing, continue expanding 
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Jessica / Jessie
Jessica / Jessie Winterspring is a time travel romance fanatic who loves writing fiction about ordinary people with extraordinary experiences. She blogs music inspired stories, poems, micro-fictions, moments in life. She enjoy spending time outdoors, adore animals and traveling with her family. She like anything unusual and fun. CLICK HERE to read more about her or CLICK HERE to view her books
41 Comments
stevescountry
I like that quote Jessica, it is so true, thanks for sharing it!
Jessica E. Larsen
Thanks Steve, please excuse my absent as a reader in your blog. I’m just out of it lately.
stevescountry
That’s okay Jessica, I understand that. Take it easy and look after yourself!
Simon
Well said
It pierced my heart 
Reading and writing helps our mind and soul connect and thats where we forget everything
Jessica E. Larsen
Haha So true. Thanks Simon <3 right now I'm trying to drown myself in reading
Simon
I am drowing in listening to podcast
and listening to audio stories 
Cheers….
Jessica E. Larsen
audio stories is still a kind of reading so same. Cheers….
Just finished watching my second Indian serials and I can pretty much get addicted haha 
Simon
Indian serial
Oh wow, since when you started watching indian 
. What serial is that, that had attracted you 
Don’t get addicted, indian serials are too addictive for women especially 
Jessica E. Larsen
Haha
I first watch an Indian serial back in 2019 in Amazon prime about LGBT issues and a marriage organizer… I love it but I forgot the title. The last one is called “Fittrat” and yes they’re addictive because you Indian people are too attractive. The talents are great too.
Simon
Try watching this short series then
Four more shots 
Jessica E. Larsen
Will do
Simon
I liked only season 1
not season 2 
Jessica E. Larsen
Why? Is it bad? Spoil it a bit for me so I’m prepared
Simon
Not sure
I feel it’s over dramatic in season 2 
popsiclesociety
A wonderful quote! Writing I’m not good at it but I love reading
It takes me in another world! That’s wonderful! 
Jessica E. Larsen
So not true sweet Ribby! You’re good when you write. It’s just that we both know you’re simply more in love with cooking and baking
popsiclesociety
Oh thank you dear Jess! What are friends for if not for encouraging you even when you’re lousy
But you’re very right! I’m more in love with cooking and baking 
Jessica E. Larsen
Yup. I won’t be much of a friend if I can’t encourage you when you always do it for me
but in all honesty you’re good with both. I’m still waiting to buy your printed cookbook 
popsiclesociety
Jim Borden
what a wonderful quote, thanks for sharing…
Jessica E. Larsen
thelonelyauthorblog
That is all so true.
How are you little lady? Hope you and yours are well.
Jessica E. Larsen
Wah Drew! I’ve been thinking so much how you have been. I got ups and down but otherwise I’m fine. We’re fine
…
So happy to hear from you again
I hope you’re getting stronger 
joyroses13
Love this! May have to use it in my Tuesday’s quotes if I can.
Jessica E. Larsen
It is a beautiful quote
ashok
Absolutely. True for me Jessica
Jessica E. Larsen
For me as well
Renee
A great quote, Jessica!
Jessica E. Larsen
It is! <3 I found it inspiring so I thought that I might as well share it
Renee
Thanks so much!
Amit Kumar
Hi Jessica,
Nice thought of Anne Lamott and
thank you for sharing this thought.:)
Jessica E. Larsen
Glad you liked it. I feel in love with it the moment I read it <3
Tippy Gnu
I’ve found that reading and writing, while eating, really does expand me.
Jessica E. Larsen
Oh my god, you caught me off guard on this one Tippy. I burst out laughing so loud I made those with me jolt
Tippy Gnu
I hope you didn’t break anything.
Jessica E. Larsen
Luckily I didn’t
joyroses13
It can truly be dangerous reading his comments when around other people! And don’t be drinking either!
Jessica E. Larsen
joyroses13
Exactly!
Dracul Van Helsing
That’s a very good quote.
Jessica E. Larsen
It truly is <3