I thought it was moving, spot on for those with positive suburban experiences. Spoke to a generation and a stratum of women (and their mothers) who grew up in a certain manner, so maybe not applicable to all in terms of experience. But what a great attitude that could be anyone's choice.
Loved the notion that people stray and come back and we need to love them just the same. That doesn't always happen.
The notes on death, the paper skin, would touch everyone. Likewise, for the over 40 crowd we are probably universally familiar with cancer either in ourselves, a friend, or loved one.
Reminds me a little of Anne LaMotte. Want to share it with my mom to let her know what I observed growing up and how I respect her friendships and the work she put into maintaining them. Also the stuff of friendship maintenance, which she has shared with me more as we age together. Some of it pretty funny.
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I thought it was moving, spot on for those with positive suburban experiences. Spoke to a generation and a stratum of women (and their mothers) who grew up in a certain manner, so maybe not applicable to all in terms of experience. But what a great attitude that could be anyone's choice.
Loved the notion that people stray and come back and we need to love them just the same. That doesn't always happen.
The notes on death, the paper skin, would touch everyone. Likewise, for the over 40 crowd we are probably universally familiar with cancer either in ourselves, a friend, or loved one.
Reminds me a little of Anne LaMotte. Want to share it with my mom to let her know what I observed growing up and how I respect her friendships and the work she put into maintaining them. Also the stuff of friendship maintenance, which she has shared with me more as we age together. Some of it pretty funny.
Will read her book now.
January 17, 2009 - 7:40amThis Comment
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