"Sometimes I cycle along the river Isère, looking at the Chartreuse massif, and feel about ready to burst with all the story potential stored behind those cliffs."
:-) Doesn’t this statement give off ‘other Anne’ vibes? The one once described as ‘…in love with beauty and a dreamer of great imagination."
Finally got around to reading this. Happy Anniversary, Anne. Lovely new logo. The photos are stunning.
You’ll probably not like this connection, but it also reads like a nice, non off-putting ‘how I grew my substack’
Also love that you’ve got so many ideas coming up. So much to write about, so little time. You just seem genuinely pleased/excited to be here, doing this. That’s energising.
Just a quick note to say how much I enjoy your posts. Life in our house is mostly Good Madness, so I appreciate those moments I can line up a cup of tea and escape into your writing. I enjoyed reading this, and I'm glad you found time for this reflection on the past year - I am very much looking forward to the next year of your writing and adventures, and beyond! Gorgeous logo, too!
This is so wonderful. What a year and what a place to spend it. So glad to have discovered your words, Anne … there’s plenty I haven’t read yet so this is the perfect prompt to dive in a little deeper. Happy One Year Anniversary. Keep those beautiful words flowing.
I'm delighted to discover your Substack. I spent a year as an English language assistant in Le Péage de Roussillon, near Vienne, as part of my French degree, many years ago. Lyon was the city I visited most often, as very easy to reach by train, but I had a few Grenoble visits. It was the surrounding area that I remember with great pleasure - cross country skiing with Club Léo Lagrange at Le Désert d'Entremont, and visits to the Col du Lautaret in June to see the fields of wild narcissi. With climate change I imagine they're blooming much later now? Looking forward to reading back through your posts and to new posts.
Linda I'm so glad you discovered it! Lovely to hear about your past sojourns here. I'll have to look for the narcissi next time I'm in Lautaret--I'm actually going next week, but it's still snowy up there. If anything, though, I would expect them to bloom earlier these days?
There's something utterly satisfying about reading this post, remembering all the joy and interest you've brought me, personally, and every other reader, too. And then I remember I've still got several such treats to read, like chocolates left in the box because to eat them all at once is foolhardy.
So glad the internet brought our paths together: your voice, your eye, and your knowledge truly enrich. Thank you! (And I'm also very excited to see what this next year brings, not least because of the walk you mention, but for everything else you have planned, too. And, no doubt, things you've not even thought of yet.)
Ditto to all of the above, Alex! Thank you thank you! And yes, I imagine I'll end up writing about whatever place I happen to stumble on before half the things I listed!
This post is a great way Into your writing and background!
Thank you Felicity! I’m glad you’ve found your way here, and nice to see that you’re a place writer too!
Have you come across https://substack.com/@yasminchopin? I think you'd find her writing interesting.
Yes, I’m subscribed to her newsletter 😁
I have just found your posts and they are so interesting and absorbing! I will return to dip in as I find your flow fascinating thank you.
That’s wonderful to hear, Kate, welcome along!
"Sometimes I cycle along the river Isère, looking at the Chartreuse massif, and feel about ready to burst with all the story potential stored behind those cliffs."
:-) Doesn’t this statement give off ‘other Anne’ vibes? The one once described as ‘…in love with beauty and a dreamer of great imagination."
Finally got around to reading this. Happy Anniversary, Anne. Lovely new logo. The photos are stunning.
You’ll probably not like this connection, but it also reads like a nice, non off-putting ‘how I grew my substack’
Also love that you’ve got so many ideas coming up. So much to write about, so little time. You just seem genuinely pleased/excited to be here, doing this. That’s energising.
It’s so good to have you here Susanna, thank you!
What an adventure! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for reading!
Just a quick note to say how much I enjoy your posts. Life in our house is mostly Good Madness, so I appreciate those moments I can line up a cup of tea and escape into your writing. I enjoyed reading this, and I'm glad you found time for this reflection on the past year - I am very much looking forward to the next year of your writing and adventures, and beyond! Gorgeous logo, too!
Many thanks Lydia!
A + Green Anne^^
Thank you! Haha I like that nickname
This is so wonderful. What a year and what a place to spend it. So glad to have discovered your words, Anne … there’s plenty I haven’t read yet so this is the perfect prompt to dive in a little deeper. Happy One Year Anniversary. Keep those beautiful words flowing.
Thank you thank you! So glad to hear that!
Our pleasure. Have a fabulous weekend
I’m late with my wishes Anne but here’s to another wonderful year!
Thank you Susie!
What a delightful overview of the year’s adventures. Congratulations and thank you for bringing us along.
Thank you Julie, and thanks for reading!
Anne your photography is just stunning!!!
Thank you Auggie!! Love your name by the way. And welcome to Substack!
Just beautiful! Happy anniversaries!
Thank you Liz!
I'm delighted to discover your Substack. I spent a year as an English language assistant in Le Péage de Roussillon, near Vienne, as part of my French degree, many years ago. Lyon was the city I visited most often, as very easy to reach by train, but I had a few Grenoble visits. It was the surrounding area that I remember with great pleasure - cross country skiing with Club Léo Lagrange at Le Désert d'Entremont, and visits to the Col du Lautaret in June to see the fields of wild narcissi. With climate change I imagine they're blooming much later now? Looking forward to reading back through your posts and to new posts.
Linda I'm so glad you discovered it! Lovely to hear about your past sojourns here. I'll have to look for the narcissi next time I'm in Lautaret--I'm actually going next week, but it's still snowy up there. If anything, though, I would expect them to bloom earlier these days?
Yes of course, I meant earlier!
I love this in so many ways, Anne of Green Places!
Thank you Mary! So good to see you here!
There's something utterly satisfying about reading this post, remembering all the joy and interest you've brought me, personally, and every other reader, too. And then I remember I've still got several such treats to read, like chocolates left in the box because to eat them all at once is foolhardy.
So glad the internet brought our paths together: your voice, your eye, and your knowledge truly enrich. Thank you! (And I'm also very excited to see what this next year brings, not least because of the walk you mention, but for everything else you have planned, too. And, no doubt, things you've not even thought of yet.)
Ditto to all of the above, Alex! Thank you thank you! And yes, I imagine I'll end up writing about whatever place I happen to stumble on before half the things I listed!
Beautiful photos, Anne - and it sounds like you have some wonderful essays in the works!
Thank you Jodi! I do hope so!
love the idea of your urban tree diary 🌿
Oh good! I'm very excited to see where it goes and it's nice to know someone else will be looking for it!