Gunnera
As this week is Exposing40‘s last post, I wanted to honor her with a photo that she took of me, standing under the gunnera leaves in the rain in Scotland this summer. It’s one of my favorites. Photo and friend adventures with her have been an absolute highlight of my life. One of the many … [Read more…]
Owning herself completely
“And the girl whose name I didn’t know sat quietly there, occasionally sipping her orange juice, owning herself completely.” – Graham Greene, The Quiet American I’m not sure the quote exactly fits, but I’ve always loved it. It’s pretty much the only piece of the novel I remember. I read that line and thought “Yes, … [Read more…]
Eve, smiling
While I was visiting the UK in August, @Exposing40 and I stayed in a gorgeous AirBnB with fruit trees in the garden. There was one small apple tree with a single, beautiful apple on it and I asked her to take a photo of me going for a bite. I wasn’t sure about posting it, … [Read more…]
Core Power and Peace
I’ve been making an effort lately to be kinder to my belly. Trying to frame it in my mind as a friend, a source of power, as a part of me that is worthy of love and affection- from me, and from others. I’d say we’re on friendly small talk about the weather terms at … [Read more…]