I’ve migrated my contact list over from the Stay Weird, Be Kind mailing list as the start for my Substack. No one is being charged for these newsletters unless they opt into the paid version (which doesn’t exist quite yet) and if you opt out my feelings won’t get hurt because that’s entirely your prerogative. But if you’re here, and you’d like some writing from me weekly or maybe twice a week, on things related to living and my life and the quiet, empty spaces in between, I wouldn’t mind your being here.
Happy Birthday, Ace. Oddly enough I also moved back to my childhood "home" when I was turning 33. I still sometimes(most times) feel like I don't really belong here, but other times it feels like I never left(in good and bad ways). My friends of old have also moved on without me and living in rural Alabama and not drinking means I have minimal ways to contact with other adults. However, home to me is most often where my wife is. When I change the sheets on the bed or wake up to her scent in the air.... there are a few moments where I feel a little grounded and it makes things okay for a minute.
Happy Birthday, Ace! Our friendship has always been in words we type and I’m better for it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece. I wish your Home materializes quicker than you think it will.
Happy Birthday, Ace. Oddly enough I also moved back to my childhood "home" when I was turning 33. I still sometimes(most times) feel like I don't really belong here, but other times it feels like I never left(in good and bad ways). My friends of old have also moved on without me and living in rural Alabama and not drinking means I have minimal ways to contact with other adults. However, home to me is most often where my wife is. When I change the sheets on the bed or wake up to her scent in the air.... there are a few moments where I feel a little grounded and it makes things okay for a minute.
Happy Birthday, Ace! Our friendship has always been in words we type and I’m better for it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece. I wish your Home materializes quicker than you think it will.
Happy Birthday Heather.
Happy Birthday 🎉🥂 I live in SoCal and always have. I definitely understand the cost of surviving, especially on SSDI.
I think 'Home' is in your heart and your memories. You carry it with you, wherever you go.
Thank you for sharing your memories, your heart, your home with us!