MM, this was great. It seemed personal enough that to "like it" would be trite, but I was moved. Seemed like it belonged outside the din of social media, to allude to the unwanted noise of Redwood....That first sentence really packed a wallop....I was tickled by your comment that you grew up in the 1900s. Gave perspective. When I think if growing up in the 1900s, I think of someone who grew up around the turn of the previous century and not of us, but now we are well into the 21st century, and having lived before then does separate people. The kids born now will hopefully predominately make it to the 22nd....The pool stuff resonated with me, and I think your thoughts there have real potential for a Medium-kind-of-piece. Those reminiscences were some of my favorites of yours since you thought back on your name that challenged your teachers, I guess because I can relate to the happiness of the experience.
MM, this was great. It seemed personal enough that to "like it" would be trite, but I was moved. Seemed like it belonged outside the din of social media, to allude to the unwanted noise of Redwood....That first sentence really packed a wallop....I was tickled by your comment that you grew up in the 1900s. Gave perspective. When I think if growing up in the 1900s, I think of someone who grew up around the turn of the previous century and not of us, but now we are well into the 21st century, and having lived before then does separate people. The kids born now will hopefully predominately make it to the 22nd....The pool stuff resonated with me, and I think your thoughts there have real potential for a Medium-kind-of-piece. Those reminiscences were some of my favorites of yours since you thought back on your name that challenged your teachers, I guess because I can relate to the happiness of the experience.
Life in the Deep End is a great title for a memoir.
I prefer almonds to peanuts 😁
Powerful as always! Keep up your natural energy and love of adventure in between the hours of silence and spiritual solace. ❤️