This took my breath away: “ I was to be the cheery morning to greet Devin. And to do so, my feet needed to square up with my head.”. You have brought your reader so many places in so many spaces. Layers, layers, layers.
I love how you captured how walking gives you time to think, to explore, to escape for a bit. It's solitary even when you're with someone. I miss city walking. Thanks!
Wonderful Annette. I was right there with you as I read this, one of the best things a writer can hear! I read your book years ago and I remember the sights and sounds of the west coast and Oregon. Love your insights about walking. You and I are both short so I find often I am walking much faster than my walking companions yet barely keeping up! So much in here. I will walk today with more awareness. Thank you.
You're right. It does have something to do with my stride. My stepdaughter Shannon is shorter than I am and the only person i know who walks faster than me!
Beautiful, I can close my eyes and imagine you skipping through the streets in Seattle. I feel your pain and your worry as well. Thanks for sharing, dear heart.
So many read back lines, Annette! I remember reading all the letters, some still tinged with grieving. The paradox you describe between body and spirit -- so true that we need both to figure out this life. Thank you!
This took my breath away: “ I was to be the cheery morning to greet Devin. And to do so, my feet needed to square up with my head.”. You have brought your reader so many places in so many spaces. Layers, layers, layers.
my walks force me to quiet my mind...i track & post to Strava..."Save my Soul" stroll. And, i truly believe they energize my inner self...
Thank you for another beautiful piece!
That's awesome. I didn't know about that tracker! Def a "save my soul" stroll. Love that line, hope to see you soon!
Poignant and peaceful.
Beautiful.
I love how you captured how walking gives you time to think, to explore, to escape for a bit. It's solitary even when you're with someone. I miss city walking. Thanks!
Wonderful Annette. I was right there with you as I read this, one of the best things a writer can hear! I read your book years ago and I remember the sights and sounds of the west coast and Oregon. Love your insights about walking. You and I are both short so I find often I am walking much faster than my walking companions yet barely keeping up! So much in here. I will walk today with more awareness. Thank you.
You're right. It does have something to do with my stride. My stepdaughter Shannon is shorter than I am and the only person i know who walks faster than me!
Beautiful, I can close my eyes and imagine you skipping through the streets in Seattle. I feel your pain and your worry as well. Thanks for sharing, dear heart.
Thank you, Carol, for always being one of my most dedicated readers....someday will have to get you back into a writing circle!
Thank you! Glad it touched you across the miles....wherever you are!
So many read back lines, Annette! I remember reading all the letters, some still tinged with grieving. The paradox you describe between body and spirit -- so true that we need both to figure out this life. Thank you!