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Silence
By Sammy Ginsberg “So that’s why Jesus said, ‘The meek will inherit the earth’.” I’m driving home from Sara Maitland’s talk with my AirBnB host Jon, a retired pastor, and we’re discussing Abraham. Jon admires Abraham, the way he listened to the voice of God even when he disagreed. Even when He told him to…
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What did you think?
By Sammy Ginsberg I’m lying in my bed at the Globe Inn feeling very alone. Starting to feel anxious and think it’s time for a nap. What am I doing? Does anyone care that I’m in Tamworth? Does it matter that they care? What is life without caring about others? Why am I here? Why…
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Shouldagone
By Sammy Ginsberg I hopped off the train at Tamworth; looked to my left and I saw a Dominoes sign; looked to my right, and I saw a Jewsons; looked center, and I saw a warrior queen sculpture. Yes, that was a parody of “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus. And yes, I did…
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Boring or a Bitch
By Sammy Ginsberg “There are two kinds of women in the world, they’re either boring or a bitch, and each one knows what she is.” This is one of my grandpa Papa Joe’s famous sayings, and boy has it had an impact on my life. I remember the first time I heard him say it,…
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10 Things to do before my 28th Birthday
By Sammy Ginsberg That’s all I got so far… but I’m sure they’ll be more. The parties you are deffoo invited to! If there is one thing you should know about me it’s that I do everything I say I’m going to do. This bad bitch handed in her notice in fucking style and is…
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Bad Bitch is Back
By Sammy Ginsberg How working in an officedoing your 9 to 5can make you forgetthat this is your life. How invites to parties,dating, and drinkscan make you forgetwhat you’re celebrating. How stable armsand a strong chestcan make you forgetthat you’re depressed. But when you start to say no,when the love goes away,then you’ll rememberyou need…
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Bad Bitch
By Sammy Ginsberg Bad bitch, that’s a switch.Honestly, I used to be mutetook my cue and closed my mind,decided not to find what was really inside of me.just being what they seebut always a fire inside of me.My skin is burning,I’m coming out – truly me,not who society wants me to be. I’m starting to tell…
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Bad Bitch is Back
By Sammy Ginsberg I was unhappy because I had begun to let people tell me who I am and how I should live my life. I did this in high school, until I switched schools. I did this at the end of university, before moving back to LA. I did this, again, when I started…
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How Not to Quit Your Job
By Sammy Ginsberg On my 27th birthday I sat alone in my room and cried. I wrote in my journal: Today is my 27th birthday. I have cried every day since the end of October. And yet, I am loved and love so much. So many wonderful people in my life, so much support and…
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If You Need to Cry, You Cry
By Sammy Ginsberg All I know is that from October 26, 2018 to January 16, 2019, I cried every single day. Sometimes three times a day. Twice, I cried in the elevator on the way to work. New rule: Never cry about going to work before you go to work. If that is the case,…