Such a poignant, honest, beautiful essay. I found more of you every time we talk, and every time I read you. And I am enriched by finding you, Susie Kaufman.
Susie! Because I have a wretched case of bronchitis, there’s some brain fog happening. I will use this as an excuse for not sharing in dazzling colors here! SEEK AND HIDE is such a true piece of writing! Made me feel so alive to read it. THANKYOU, SUSIE!
Very dear Tara....I'm just getting past bronchitis. We made the two hour drive up from Berkeley to the Sierras and it was really helpful. The heat of the car blowing in my face. Before that I could not get warm for three weeks! Enough about me. So pleased that Seek and Hide found you!
"To imagine that someone is really looking for you and will not be satisfied until he finds you is a deep joy, an essential game, possibly the game of life. To be left alone crouching in the dark is our great fear." Thank you Susie Kaufman. For me, this says it all.
This is really poignant, Susie, and speaks to me. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you found us to tell us your stories. May all those hiding and lonely be found this year--or at least a few of them/us.
That's a great wish/prayer for the New Year. May all the hiding and lonely be found.
. .all I can add is: hello, Susie, glad I've found you!
xRachel
Thank you, Rachel. It feels so good to be found.
Such a poignant, honest, beautiful essay. I found more of you every time we talk, and every time I read you. And I am enriched by finding you, Susie Kaufman.
I guess that's what the writing does. It gives the readers a clue as to where to look for me. So glad you persevered in the search.
Susie, One of your best!!!! I'd have looked for you under that table! Happy New Year to you and Frankie! Larry
Happy New Year, Larry. Who would have thunk it…2024!
Susie! Because I have a wretched case of bronchitis, there’s some brain fog happening. I will use this as an excuse for not sharing in dazzling colors here! SEEK AND HIDE is such a true piece of writing! Made me feel so alive to read it. THANKYOU, SUSIE!
Very dear Tara....I'm just getting past bronchitis. We made the two hour drive up from Berkeley to the Sierras and it was really helpful. The heat of the car blowing in my face. Before that I could not get warm for three weeks! Enough about me. So pleased that Seek and Hide found you!
Susie, Comforting to hear that you beat it! I’ve never had bronchitis before and hope it will be gone soon! Good to be in touch!🩷
Wow! It took three weeks. Thinking of you...S
"To imagine that someone is really looking for you and will not be satisfied until he finds you is a deep joy, an essential game, possibly the game of life. To be left alone crouching in the dark is our great fear." Thank you Susie Kaufman. For me, this says it all.
It takes a while to own that, doesn't it?
The verse from "Amazing Grace:" "I once was lost, and now am found. was blind and now I see."
Not a Christian, I didn't encounter the hymn until adulthood: It sang to me then and still sings to me now.
I completely agree. I believe we can claim whatever verses hold us and teach us.