Beautiful, full of emotion, touching, tender, vulnerable....always these words come to my mind when I read your words. I savor them and enjoy them immensely because they are the sort of honest and though provoking words that so powerfully sit with me for the remainder of the day and beyond. Reflecting. Processing, Connecting. Always appreciated...and I'm always made better for them. Happy 2025.and thank you for letting us "in" again and again into your experiences and reflections. We all benefit.
Awww, Jenny, I am so moved by all the words that come up for you when you read mine. And I am so honored that you share them here. Thank you, so very much, for allowing me "in".
So wonderful to find you here, to read — hear — your fiercely tender words. I love the images your words evoke, literally tumbling along in my mind. Thank you 🤍🤎
Oh sweet sweet touching words from you here Willemien. Thank you so very much. It made me so happy to see your name appear here. I hope to see more of your work and writing on your Substack soon.
Crushingly beautiful. Tender. Powerful. Your words, you voice reading them, as soothing as a soft rain. You painted such clear images ‘in the soft and moving dust’ and I saw each one become and then rearrange itself. Thank you sweet Orly and for the pieces you left here for us to ponder upon!
And your words, my friend, always tender, powerful as well, and so unique to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me and so many of us, to know you so soulfully.
What a wonderful surprise to wake to, on this, the 2nd day of a new year. To hear you read this beautiful essay as I sit with my kitty on my lap and my coffee in my hand, is about the best way to start the day as I could imagine. I love that you are writing on Substack, giving us all a peek into your life and your soul's stirrings. Thank you, my dear, for sharing your beautiful words and wisdom, allowing our hearts to expand to perhaps, more gently, weather what may come. Love you!
Oh Cindy, beautiful soul, always, your words move me so much. This vision of you including me in your morning ritual warms my heart so much. My love to you as well, always, and my gratitude.
Orly, this is such a beautiful, gentle, and thoughtful yet mysterious piece of writing. Just like your art. So glad you’re sharing your words and your stories in this way!
I love listening to your voice while reading at the same time. Tumbleweed’s are so resilient. They are pushed and pulled in many directions while trying not to become shattered/broken. They are strong. And now you made me realize how beautiful and important they are.
I’m so happy to be here. And I can’t wait for more.
Thoughtful you, my sweet friend. Thank you for reading and listening, for supporting me, always. The way you describe Tumbleweeds sounds like a description of yourself, the way I know you. And I love you and these qualities in you.
So happy you are on Substack Orly. I’m always so inspired by your wisdom and grace. Thanks for all of the beautiful, thoughtful and helpful offerings in your words and art.
Dearest Orly! I smiled from ear to ear when I got the email announcing this. I love your writings, your making, your hands, your sharing…yeah, I kinda love everything about you.
Happy New Year! This space will provide much needed solace from a world, from my perspective, that’s gone mad. I love you so much. Sometimes I pore over your published art journals to remind myself of my times with you. May you continue to touch many hearts as you have touched mine. 💜
It is New Year’s Day, and I am sitting in a bar, of all places. Not my normal place, but the only place I can be right now. So, as the football games play on the multitude of TV’s, the voices go from a loud chatter to a wild roar of reaction to the food known as football. I sit here, hearing your voice in my ear - making this location one of unexpected wisdom and discovery. As if, a Tumbleweed of Grace blew up to sit next to me. What a surprise! Thank you, Orly. I cannot wait to see what blows my way next week.
Oh Laurie, this scene of contrasts moves me so much. And here you are offering me a little 'location' of your own 'wisdom and discovery'. Thank you for walking with me, hand in hand, on this journey, here and out there in our vast common world. I love you Sister. I love all your poetic wisdoms, little trickling gifts.
Happy New Year. Thank you for sharing yourself so openly, yet still cloaked in the mystery and magic you bring to your art your writing and your followers.
Wow is all I can muster at this moment. My heart and eyes have been opened. Thank you for touching my heart.
Thank you dear Denise. For your kindness. 🥰
Beautiful, full of emotion, touching, tender, vulnerable....always these words come to my mind when I read your words. I savor them and enjoy them immensely because they are the sort of honest and though provoking words that so powerfully sit with me for the remainder of the day and beyond. Reflecting. Processing, Connecting. Always appreciated...and I'm always made better for them. Happy 2025.and thank you for letting us "in" again and again into your experiences and reflections. We all benefit.
Awww, Jenny, I am so moved by all the words that come up for you when you read mine. And I am so honored that you share them here. Thank you, so very much, for allowing me "in".
So wonderful to find you here, to read — hear — your fiercely tender words. I love the images your words evoke, literally tumbling along in my mind. Thank you 🤍🤎
Oh sweet sweet touching words from you here Willemien. Thank you so very much. It made me so happy to see your name appear here. I hope to see more of your work and writing on your Substack soon.
Crushingly beautiful. Tender. Powerful. Your words, you voice reading them, as soothing as a soft rain. You painted such clear images ‘in the soft and moving dust’ and I saw each one become and then rearrange itself. Thank you sweet Orly and for the pieces you left here for us to ponder upon!
And your words, my friend, always tender, powerful as well, and so unique to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me and so many of us, to know you so soulfully.
What a wonderful surprise to wake to, on this, the 2nd day of a new year. To hear you read this beautiful essay as I sit with my kitty on my lap and my coffee in my hand, is about the best way to start the day as I could imagine. I love that you are writing on Substack, giving us all a peek into your life and your soul's stirrings. Thank you, my dear, for sharing your beautiful words and wisdom, allowing our hearts to expand to perhaps, more gently, weather what may come. Love you!
Oh Cindy, beautiful soul, always, your words move me so much. This vision of you including me in your morning ritual warms my heart so much. My love to you as well, always, and my gratitude.
Orly, this is such a beautiful, gentle, and thoughtful yet mysterious piece of writing. Just like your art. So glad you’re sharing your words and your stories in this way!
Such a poetic comment, thank you so much Shinjini. I appreciate the way you see my writing. I am glad you are here.
I love listening to your voice while reading at the same time. Tumbleweed’s are so resilient. They are pushed and pulled in many directions while trying not to become shattered/broken. They are strong. And now you made me realize how beautiful and important they are.
I’m so happy to be here. And I can’t wait for more.
iLove you dearly
Thoughtful you, my sweet friend. Thank you for reading and listening, for supporting me, always. The way you describe Tumbleweeds sounds like a description of yourself, the way I know you. And I love you and these qualities in you.
❤️
So happy you are on Substack Orly. I’m always so inspired by your wisdom and grace. Thanks for all of the beautiful, thoughtful and helpful offerings in your words and art.
Oh thank you so much dear CeCe. I am so glad. And thank you for supporting me here, I appreciate it so much.
Dearest Orly! I smiled from ear to ear when I got the email announcing this. I love your writings, your making, your hands, your sharing…yeah, I kinda love everything about you.
Happy New Year! This space will provide much needed solace from a world, from my perspective, that’s gone mad. I love you so much. Sometimes I pore over your published art journals to remind myself of my times with you. May you continue to touch many hearts as you have touched mine. 💜
I kinda love everything about you, and your nose too, everything. Thank you my friend for this thoughtful, loving and kind comment. I love you!!!
Sister Nose! 🥰
It is New Year’s Day, and I am sitting in a bar, of all places. Not my normal place, but the only place I can be right now. So, as the football games play on the multitude of TV’s, the voices go from a loud chatter to a wild roar of reaction to the food known as football. I sit here, hearing your voice in my ear - making this location one of unexpected wisdom and discovery. As if, a Tumbleweed of Grace blew up to sit next to me. What a surprise! Thank you, Orly. I cannot wait to see what blows my way next week.
Much love to you and this new beginning!!
Love you so much.
Oh Laurie, this scene of contrasts moves me so much. And here you are offering me a little 'location' of your own 'wisdom and discovery'. Thank you for walking with me, hand in hand, on this journey, here and out there in our vast common world. I love you Sister. I love all your poetic wisdoms, little trickling gifts.
Happy New Year. Thank you for sharing yourself so openly, yet still cloaked in the mystery and magic you bring to your art your writing and your followers.
Oh Leslie, you are the best, so very sweet and thoughtful. Thank you so much for your continuous support and inspiration.