Archive - Beginning Where You Are

#FridayQuestion: What Did You (Once) Believe?

…that no longer rings true?

Jul 11

#FridayQuestion: How Patriotic Are You?

You’re getting this email as we’re flying back home after a year away.

Jul 4

June 2025

#FridayQuestion: What Do You Love Even Though It Makes You Squeamish?

Squeamish (adjective):

Jun 27

#FridayQuestion: Tell Us What You're Reading

The first day of Summer is tomorrow.

Jun 20

#FridayQuestion: If this week was an animal (or plant!) what would it be?

Bunny, it's a bunny, for me.

Jun 13

Postcard from Berlin: 53 Reasons To Go Back

What I'm looking forward to when I'm back in North Carolina.

Jun 10 •

Elizabeth M. Johnson (she/her)

#FridayQuestion: How Much Cash Do You Carry?

In Durham, I generally carry cash for one purpose: handing out money to people who ask.

Jun 6

May 2025

#FridayQuestion: How has your history made you?

Gayle King said “he’s a walking sound byte,” about Ocean Vuong, whose second novel The Emperor of Gladness (SOOOO GOOD!)is out now.

May 30

#FridayQuestion: Where Did Your Name Come From?

I’m having a hard time coming up with a name for one of the characters in my novel.

May 23

#FridayQuestion: What's Scaffolding You?

The Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is Germany’s most visited landmark.

May 16

Why I Changed The Name of This Newsletter

And how YOU helped.

May 12 •

Elizabeth M. Johnson (she/her)

#FridayQuestion: What Dish Would You Like to Know How To Cook or Bake?

I love to cook and bake equally but I don’t touch dough.

May 9

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