KR, this piece is perfection. Visceral and warm and clearly we are children of the same era, because I can already feel a soccer teammate pulling my hair into two french braids as I sit on the floor of a hotel room. I'm so, so glad you write.
Man this was good, Kaitlin. Out of the park. I listened to you read it while I worked out and paid more attention to my body all the while. I’m not a big touch person, but I would like to value and give it more.
My favorite sentence: "I remember wondering, as we were getting to know each other, how soon I could request that he rub my feet as we watched a movie."
I have trouble with touch, but you write with such tenderness about your culture centered around it.
For me, yoga is very important, more than my other exercise activities. And walking my dog in the dark.
“The evening ended in a flurry of wrapping paper, little legs and arms stuffed into footie pajamas, and a square dance of hugs and kisses.” Ohhh friend! Your imagery is an invitation into the very moment!!! Love this, love you!
Oh, this is delightful. This explains why I am so obsessed with getting massages whenever I am stressed. I'm going to try the joint trick for my oldest! Thanks!
Oh I love this - all the different little stories that make up be one big story. I love that deep touch too and so does my daughter. I'm going to try he joint trick on her one time!
Your words are a balm to my soul
I love this, Kaitlin. I thought of my own stories of touch and feel so inspired to write about them.
KR, this piece is perfection. Visceral and warm and clearly we are children of the same era, because I can already feel a soccer teammate pulling my hair into two french braids as I sit on the floor of a hotel room. I'm so, so glad you write.
Man this was good, Kaitlin. Out of the park. I listened to you read it while I worked out and paid more attention to my body all the while. I’m not a big touch person, but I would like to value and give it more.
My favorite sentence: "I remember wondering, as we were getting to know each other, how soon I could request that he rub my feet as we watched a movie."
I have trouble with touch, but you write with such tenderness about your culture centered around it.
For me, yoga is very important, more than my other exercise activities. And walking my dog in the dark.
“The evening ended in a flurry of wrapping paper, little legs and arms stuffed into footie pajamas, and a square dance of hugs and kisses.” Ohhh friend! Your imagery is an invitation into the very moment!!! Love this, love you!
Oh, this is delightful. This explains why I am so obsessed with getting massages whenever I am stressed. I'm going to try the joint trick for my oldest! Thanks!
Oh I love this - all the different little stories that make up be one big story. I love that deep touch too and so does my daughter. I'm going to try he joint trick on her one time!
So lovely.
Kaitlin!!! "A square dance of hugs and kisses" :)
Your words are like a hug!
"A little more here" definitely ❤️✊😊 but also okay, thank you
"a little more here." Yes. Thank you.
"A little more here" definitely ❤️✊😊 but also okay, thank you
"A little more here" definitely ❤️✊😊 but also okay, thank you