Really enjoyed this. You went way more in depth than I expected on the outset, which is fantastic. Also, your piece reminds me of this one experience I had once. I was walking with my wife in the city and an old lady stopped us and told us about her experiences in Germany during the war. She was German and moved to Canada. She said that a lot of Germany’s problems stem from it being a land-locked country. That bodies of water help people and nations stay sane.
I had forgotten about that conversation, but your piece reminded me!
So glad you liked it. I have to admit riffing on a word like you do so well has me inspired to take things as far as they can go in one sitting.
So interesting about the Germany theory. I believe it. Also love those random-encounters-with-strangers moments where you stand to learn so much if you listen.
Thanks for reading (and ironically you focus on fatherhood, but there I go finding the mom in it!)
Really enjoyed this. You went way more in depth than I expected on the outset, which is fantastic. Also, your piece reminds me of this one experience I had once. I was walking with my wife in the city and an old lady stopped us and told us about her experiences in Germany during the war. She was German and moved to Canada. She said that a lot of Germany’s problems stem from it being a land-locked country. That bodies of water help people and nations stay sane.
I had forgotten about that conversation, but your piece reminded me!
So glad you liked it. I have to admit riffing on a word like you do so well has me inspired to take things as far as they can go in one sitting.
So interesting about the Germany theory. I believe it. Also love those random-encounters-with-strangers moments where you stand to learn so much if you listen.
Thanks for reading (and ironically you focus on fatherhood, but there I go finding the mom in it!)
Me too! Even if I get seasick the instant the boat leaves the bay. You make me want to get to the ocean.
see you there!