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Elizabeth Godfrey's avatar

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.)

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Judith Harmon Miller's avatar

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.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

"At your age." Judy, Judy, Judy.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

PS--not the actual piece that we bought. Just a stand-in.

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Roy Burkhead, MFA's avatar

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!

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Richard Goodman's avatar

How about two million?

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Thanks for your encouragement, Roy.

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Marina Osipova's avatar

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.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Thank you, Marina!

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John Hazlett's avatar

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

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Not the actual chest of drawers! Glad you enjoyed the piece, John.

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Jody Lisberger's avatar

Fun to go to Chicago. Is there a reason you're there?

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Yes, two. One, my wife's children are there. Two, Louisiana summer heat.

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