I remember you work shopping this in San Francisco. Even better this time. And I loved the photos of the old guest house. And now as hospice chaplain and former ZHP vol, I so appreciate the warmth and ease of this form of hospice care. Thank you for sharing this with us Josh.
I love all of your stories, but this one is especially exquisite. I feel fortunate to be among those who get to follow your journey as you write these posts and share them with us.
Thank you, Amy! I originally developed this story in improvisations towards what I intended to be a full-length solo piece. A funny thing: The first time I told it to an audience was right after that lunch at the Olive Garden. "Beth" knew I was workshopping a piece about the hospice -- and when I came in for my next shift, she excitedly said, "So did you tell them about us at the Olive Garden?"
Thank you for another beautiful comment, Adam!! I remember you, and that screening and those bus rides, very well. It was all very magical and lovely. Let's both try our best not to die, and not to kill -- and to face with hope and wonder a future that seems brighter to me now than it did just a short time ago. And I'll definitely check out the Miss Fortune Mysteries!
Gawdamighty, you've outdone yourself again! What a story! Blessed art thou (and fellow workers/volunteers) for your hospice service!
Thank you - I'm crying and full of hope and joy! Peace, ck
I remember you work shopping this in San Francisco. Even better this time. And I loved the photos of the old guest house. And now as hospice chaplain and former ZHP vol, I so appreciate the warmth and ease of this form of hospice care. Thank you for sharing this with us Josh.
Thank you, Leslie, for this lovely comment! I miss those days so much! What a beautiful group of people!!
What a lovely, lovely story.
I love hearing this beautiful story, Josh. Thank you for sharing your amazing life and being so generous with us all. Tears of gratitude are flowing!
As a hospice nurse, I love this ❤️
That means the world to me, Janice -- thank you!!
This might be my favorite of your pieces that I’ve read. Now to catch up with the rest of your blog! 😊
Great story! Sounds like you're feeling better...?
Thanks, Kristina! Yes, I'm feeling a lot better!! :)
so great!
I love all of your stories, but this one is especially exquisite. I feel fortunate to be among those who get to follow your journey as you write these posts and share them with us.
Josh this is exquisite! Thank you for sharing your experience, your heart, your thoughts, and the photos with all of us.
Your stories from your time at hospice are wonderful. Will you be turning them into a performance piece or a book?
Thank you, Amy! I originally developed this story in improvisations towards what I intended to be a full-length solo piece. A funny thing: The first time I told it to an audience was right after that lunch at the Olive Garden. "Beth" knew I was workshopping a piece about the hospice -- and when I came in for my next shift, she excitedly said, "So did you tell them about us at the Olive Garden?"
This is such a beautiful story! I remember hearing you tell it at Berkeley Rep's Ground Floor a few years ago.
Thank you for another beautiful comment, Adam!! I remember you, and that screening and those bus rides, very well. It was all very magical and lovely. Let's both try our best not to die, and not to kill -- and to face with hope and wonder a future that seems brighter to me now than it did just a short time ago. And I'll definitely check out the Miss Fortune Mysteries!