tim, I read this and found it resonating with me and the experience of living at home in crisis, trying to work.
How important and yet unusual it seems to treat myself with the same generosity and kindness I’d give to others. Thank you for talking about self-compassion. Your words will continue to echo in my thoughts.
Hank and Chase have some clear conversation. You show them navigate the tension still there between them, and while it’s not resolved, Hank manages to apologize. I can’t imagine what Hank must be feeling to see Chase and that other guy again. I’m preparing for fireworks.
Brad’s doing so well on all fronts. He’s learning so many things, from modeling to modern love. It’s great you are helping us to see it all panoramically. Thank you!
I’m humbled by your characterization of these small offerings. It was so good of you to read them, and it makes me smile to know you enjoyed the moments you spent with them. Thank you!
Thank you very much for reading these and for your words of encouragement. Perhaps they seem playful because I haven’t been able to get out so much. Or maybe it’s just spring. Thanks again.
Thank you for taking the time to read these. That you read April 21 three times makes me blush that you thought it worth the trouble. It’s also grand that April 17 connected with you. You’re so good to comment on these.
April 15
Pray tell where wild mergansers go
when the north wind rages
and creeks their verdant banks o’erflow
where ancient cottonwoods still grow
gnarled as bearded sages?
What sheltered nest, what warm retreat
from the tempest howling,
awaits a creature most discreet,
protection in the cold and sleet
from sleek hunters prowling?
Someplace above brown roiling foam
roaring in vexation,
a high ar
Let’s hear it for Chase, who forced Hank to see outside his own four walls of anger and fear. Hank may not entirely believe it all, but perhaps he can see more than he did earlier. Chase can let Hank figure out what to do with all this information and experience now. He knows Hank will need plenty of time for that.
You aptly describe the Great Pause and what happens internally while the world plays freeze tag with our lives. I’m very sorry you’ve felt under the weather, and hope you are better.