Another great piece. You capture well the challenge of being engaged in the world while not being wiped out by sadness, worry and sometimes rage. It’s that “soft landing” we have to find. And like you have said beautifully in many ways, everything changes, everything’s in flux.
I felt that very strongly today...sitting on my balcony listening to the trees rustling and feeling the soft breeze while at the same time knowing that on Sunday the forecast is for 100 degrees. I had been very anxious about the coming heat but the weather over the last days has been such a gift that...what can I say? This is our life now.
The ending, is as they say, "a wrap." Nicely done. Did you use the picture of a non English language newspaper to convey the belief that thoughts and feelings are universal?
I wish I was that intentional. I just liked the photo...black and white, horizontal, conveyed the right mood. The last sentence is getting an unusual level of response!
Your closing sentence is an incomparable visual. I loved it and especially appreciated your vignette about “taking” the paper tempting you on the counter across from the elevator. You have an amazing gift to tell a whole story in a succinct phrase or single sentence. “Kavod”
Another great piece. You capture well the challenge of being engaged in the world while not being wiped out by sadness, worry and sometimes rage. It’s that “soft landing” we have to find. And like you have said beautifully in many ways, everything changes, everything’s in flux.
I felt that very strongly today...sitting on my balcony listening to the trees rustling and feeling the soft breeze while at the same time knowing that on Sunday the forecast is for 100 degrees. I had been very anxious about the coming heat but the weather over the last days has been such a gift that...what can I say? This is our life now.
That it is.
One of your best pieces. For self-care purposes, I recommend mixing in some Norman Lear with your Norman Rockwell and Norman Mailer.
Good advice. Funny, but I really struggled with this one. Took me a long time to get the right tone.
The ending, is as they say, "a wrap." Nicely done. Did you use the picture of a non English language newspaper to convey the belief that thoughts and feelings are universal?
I wish I was that intentional. I just liked the photo...black and white, horizontal, conveyed the right mood. The last sentence is getting an unusual level of response!
I see that.
Your closing sentence is an incomparable visual. I loved it and especially appreciated your vignette about “taking” the paper tempting you on the counter across from the elevator. You have an amazing gift to tell a whole story in a succinct phrase or single sentence. “Kavod”
Great to be read by someone who knows exactly what counter and what elevator I'm talking about. Thanks for following my thoughts.
Susie, 4 stars and counting!!!! zingy guy
Thanks, Larry. We all need friends and readers in hard times.
Love love love that last sentence.
The parade of the Normans? Couldn't resist.