authenticity by the slice
The me you see here at The Grit is genuine.
It’s not all of me, but it’s not a fabricated form of me either. While I don’t share everything about myself or the things going on in my life, what I do share is authentic. I’m not a different person “in real life” than I am in the blogosphere. In person you’ll see and discover more aspects of me, but it’s all still me.
The Grit shows only a slice of who I am. But it’s a genuine slice. No artificial ingredients, I promise.
I give you me.
And I am honored humbled overwhelmed grateful to have been given you in return. I treasure my blogging friendships. You’ve helped to shape, challenge, encourage, and inspire me. In ways I never could have imagined.
Thanks for reading. And commenting. And sticking around.
For even caring to get to know this little slice of me.
[from a post on this day last year]













@tamhodge says:
you are loved. just the way you are too.
@moweezle says:
thats what we love about you!!!
you just keep bein “you” – we love THAT! :o)
I Love YOU being YOU! :-)
:) I knew this about you and I am so glad I met you on the blogs. Though I am not much of a blogger, I love that you are and reading your heart that you choose to share!
@gritandglory says:
mmmm…. thank you, anna!
I remember this one. I liked it then and I like it now too. I’m glad to have known you in real life way back when, and I’m glad to know you here in bolognaland.
@gritandglory says:
i can’t help but laugh that your phone auto-corrected blogland to bolognaland!
@coloraturajoy says:
i love everything about this post.
thinking of you as i sip my venti iced pumpkin spice latte.
@gritandglory says:
my friend is on her way home from starbucks now, with a chai in hand for me.
i could get used to this home-delievery thing!
thanks for sharing a piece of yourself with us.
Ha ha I didn’t even notice! I’m still getting used to this keypad. And as if bologna land is more common than a blog land. That’s just funny!
Thank YOU for being so transparent here on your blog. SO MANY TIMES I have thought to myself, “I really needed to hear that”
THANKS!
@gritandglory says:
thanks, miss crys.
@cassgirl says:
My heart is complete because of you
i love you, slice!
I’m glad I get more than a slice!
@gritandglory says:
i’m glad i get more than a slice of you, too.
and i love that you’re commenting on my blog now! ;)
i love this but I MORE SO LOVE YOU FRIEND :)
I love coming to the Grit Diner and getting a slice of authentic Alece. Always something to chew on.
@gritandglory says:
i smiled big at the way you put that. thanks, lisa!