This piece is like a coming attraction for a favorite movie. I want to know the whole story, the hows, the whats, the whys, everything.
It sparked many fond memories of my adventurous youth as well as a few regrets. Unlike you I couldn't connect with my best friend of 45 years. Now he's gone and I wake up alone every morning.
Dianne! Your comment here is lighting up my heart. Giving me the energy to get writing again this morning. Yes. So many stories, it's hard to pick just one tiny moment. Perhaps you and I crossed paths somewhere...I'm sorry you are waking up without your person. But you're waking up! Which is the greatest gift!
Wow! So much to enjoy in this essay. It reads like the kernel of a memoir. Well done. And I love that "the mirrors were meant to ward off evil spirits." What a rich detail.
Thank you so much! It actually was intended to be part of my memoir but ended up this short vignette instead. I appreciate you taking the time to reach out
This is a beautiful gift of a story. A Polaroid snapshot to hang onto- thank you for sharing it.
Thank you Erin! Yes to Polaroid snapshots!
I had a feeling about that Robert…
What a wonderful story about the interplay of fate and our imagined futures. ❤️
That Robert...yes! Only took me a decade and a marriage to another person to figure it out lol. But here we are...26 years later...
Beautiful piece! I loved learning about the author's journey through the little green dress.
Such a beautiful story. And a mesmerizing little dress ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. This is why we share our stories!
This piece is like a coming attraction for a favorite movie. I want to know the whole story, the hows, the whats, the whys, everything.
It sparked many fond memories of my adventurous youth as well as a few regrets. Unlike you I couldn't connect with my best friend of 45 years. Now he's gone and I wake up alone every morning.
Dianne! Your comment here is lighting up my heart. Giving me the energy to get writing again this morning. Yes. So many stories, it's hard to pick just one tiny moment. Perhaps you and I crossed paths somewhere...I'm sorry you are waking up without your person. But you're waking up! Which is the greatest gift!
Yes, and I'm glad of that. Thanks for the laugh.
Wow! So much to enjoy in this essay. It reads like the kernel of a memoir. Well done. And I love that "the mirrors were meant to ward off evil spirits." What a rich detail.
Thank you so much! It actually was intended to be part of my memoir but ended up this short vignette instead. I appreciate you taking the time to reach out
Thank you for mentioning my work, this truly means so much❤️
Thank you so much for the mention 🙂