I, too, identify with almost everything and enjoyed your way with words. However, as a follower of the twelve steps of recovery, I believe that some people need to avoid alcohol and drugs like the plague. Addiction to anything robs a human of the marvelous minutes of life you so aptly describe.
I feel we might be related (?) To live in a location that does not have cafes, restaurants and providers of delicacies in easy proximity is abhorrent to me .
I used to walk in London everywhere, from my home in Hammersmith to the west end and back again. On returning now I now find it wearying, the streets dry and full of noise and joggers. I now find my small town life more amenable, my favourite coffee shop always welcoming and the prospect of walking to a distant tree to view the world far more appealing.
"I never feel safe if I am more than a quarter of a mile from the smell of coffee and patisseries."
Finally someone who understands me.
I, too, identify with almost everything and enjoyed your way with words. However, as a follower of the twelve steps of recovery, I believe that some people need to avoid alcohol and drugs like the plague. Addiction to anything robs a human of the marvelous minutes of life you so aptly describe.
I'm with *you*!
I feel we might be related (?) To live in a location that does not have cafes, restaurants and providers of delicacies in easy proximity is abhorrent to me .
I used to walk in London everywhere, from my home in Hammersmith to the west end and back again. On returning now I now find it wearying, the streets dry and full of noise and joggers. I now find my small town life more amenable, my favourite coffee shop always welcoming and the prospect of walking to a distant tree to view the world far more appealing.
Something so sassy and irreverent in these words, teasing even. It’s pretty delightful. Thank you.
Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder!
what a refreshing read Howard - can’t wait to have more!!