Anne Lamott — People

A paper crown and paper aeroplane rest on a tiny wooden chair, with a closed briefcase beside it. — Original artwork

After a while the middle-aged person who lives in her head begins to talk to her soul, the kid.

Anne Lamott

A slumped tin wind-up robot sits on yellow cloth beside a loose key and a small white flag. — Original artwork

I just gave up one day. Around the time the news about toxic shock syndrome came out. I thought, Fuck me, man, I give up. Come and get me.

Anne Lamott

Painterly open worn suitcase containing a swirling dark storm cloud. — Original artwork

Mattie sat at the table, obsessing, orbiting around herself. She was sick of her worried, hostile mind. It would have killed her long before, she felt, if it hadn’t needed the transportation.

Anne Lamott

A loop of red cord rests on a ragged piece of parchment beside a small brass compass on a warm ochre background. — Original artwork

Mattie was in love with Daniel, of course; this was the X within the circle on her map: I love Daniel.

Anne Lamott