Plus some thoughts on Rebecca Makkai for paid subscribers
Hi! Enjoyed that “thing,” Julia! Especially loved these two lines:
“ I was chipping away at the reflexive sorry etched into every woman’s body. “
[this really can’t be said enough!]
“…more time to practice disregarding what the world expected of me and focus on what I expected of me.”
Great story/memoir. I can see those age-defined breasts, your mother’s embarrassment, Freddy’s plaids and stripes. Wonderful Made me laugh, always a good thing. I hope both your breasts stay with you until it’s time for the wheelbarrow.
Hi! Enjoyed that “thing,” Julia! Especially loved these two lines:
“ I was chipping away at the reflexive sorry etched into every woman’s body. “
[this really can’t be said enough!]
“…more time to practice disregarding what the world expected of me and focus on what I expected of me.”
Great story/memoir. I can see those age-defined breasts, your mother’s embarrassment, Freddy’s plaids and stripes. Wonderful Made me laugh, always a good thing. I hope both your breasts stay with you until it’s time for the wheelbarrow.