This morning on my way out my locked door, I closed it before I remembered my keys. I called my neighbor to ask to be let in because I gave them the key. The neighbor across the street greeted me by name while I waited. Yes, I know them by name.
These are my people. They have my back and I theirs. At 56 years old, I can say that the last time I knew all my neighbors before now was 30 years ago.
Your transparency about your struggle is motivating me to seek out more intimate relationships with the people I don’t know. Thank you for the push.
"Tough words to admit. Tough words to put on paper." I like this quick stylistic detour you took as it helps to point out your introversion and your sense of time. I am selfish with me time as well, I get it. These 2 sentences caught my eye. Keep 'em comin', BA.
Thank you, Brian. This was the third version of this essay. The first two weren’t not as honest. When I wrote this one, it hit me. That’s when I wrote those two lines. I wondered if they would resonate. I am glad they did. I hope you are well!
I've heard that Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa with several layers on top of layers as he was re-working and heading towards something he could live with. Glad you took the time to dig deeper, amigo.
This morning on my way out my locked door, I closed it before I remembered my keys. I called my neighbor to ask to be let in because I gave them the key. The neighbor across the street greeted me by name while I waited. Yes, I know them by name.
These are my people. They have my back and I theirs. At 56 years old, I can say that the last time I knew all my neighbors before now was 30 years ago.
Your transparency about your struggle is motivating me to seek out more intimate relationships with the people I don’t know. Thank you for the push.
Thank you, Mare. Good words from you. Thank you for your example.
"Tough words to admit. Tough words to put on paper." I like this quick stylistic detour you took as it helps to point out your introversion and your sense of time. I am selfish with me time as well, I get it. These 2 sentences caught my eye. Keep 'em comin', BA.
Thank you, Brian. This was the third version of this essay. The first two weren’t not as honest. When I wrote this one, it hit me. That’s when I wrote those two lines. I wondered if they would resonate. I am glad they did. I hope you are well!
I've heard that Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa with several layers on top of layers as he was re-working and heading towards something he could live with. Glad you took the time to dig deeper, amigo.