I agree that young people can be like a breath of fresh air. Still, I wouldn't want to go through all that turmoil and changing again, exciting though some of it was. (They were probably wishing they could have the peace and time to chill that you do.)
Poignant piece, as usual, Richard, but, I am puzzled about how that dining table works. Looks as if you need very tall chairs that would be hard to climb at your age.
Congrats on your Chicago adventure! A decade ago, my better half and I spent our 20-year wedding anniversary in that city: a full week. Loved it. Six months? You lucky dog.
I'll be 59 years old this month, and I wouldn't be young again for a million dollars. The youth can have it: all that insecurity, under (or un) employment, immaturity. I mean, the list is long. I bet you'll write some great stuff this year in that city. Go for it!
Nice piece Richard. It calls to mind that beautiful essay by Charles Lamb, "Old China," which I always loved, even when I was young and relatively poor.
I agree that young people can be like a breath of fresh air. Still, I wouldn't want to go through all that turmoil and changing again, exciting though some of it was. (They were probably wishing they could have the peace and time to chill that you do.)
Poignant piece, as usual, Richard, but, I am puzzled about how that dining table works. Looks as if you need very tall chairs that would be hard to climb at your age.
"At your age." Judy, Judy, Judy.
PS--not the actual piece that we bought. Just a stand-in.
Congrats on your Chicago adventure! A decade ago, my better half and I spent our 20-year wedding anniversary in that city: a full week. Loved it. Six months? You lucky dog.
I'll be 59 years old this month, and I wouldn't be young again for a million dollars. The youth can have it: all that insecurity, under (or un) employment, immaturity. I mean, the list is long. I bet you'll write some great stuff this year in that city. Go for it!
How about two million?
Thanks for your encouragement, Roy.
What a charming piece of literature! Wishing you happiness during your six-month stay in the new apartment and in anyone you'll occupy ever.
Thank you, Marina!
Nice piece Richard. It calls to mind that beautiful essay by Charles Lamb, "Old China," which I always loved, even when I was young and relatively poor.
https://archive.org/details/oldchina00lamb.
On another note, I hope you can make good use of that lingerie chest
Not the actual chest of drawers! Glad you enjoyed the piece, John.
Fun to go to Chicago. Is there a reason you're there?
Yes, two. One, my wife's children are there. Two, Louisiana summer heat.