Earlier this week I came upon an Instagram account run by an AirBnB superhost who posts brief clips of himself dancing while making music on a synthesizer and mixers set-up in what appears to be a corner of his living room. To watch is to witness 30 seconds of unselfconscious joy. It brought to mind a talent show I attended in middle school, a mostly miserable and preferably forgotten period in my life best left behind in the last century. I remember looking on from the audience as five or six of my classmates walked onstage with Casio keyboards of varying models tucked beneath their arms. They proceeded to form a solemn semicircle on the edge of the stage and without a shred of irony they attempted what I can only describe as the equivalent of a drum circle - but with a spotlight - and synthesizers. I’m almost certain not a single one of them knew how to play. I can’t remember if the audience collectively cringed, cheered or proffered up some combination of the two. And yet. And yet they rocked out.
Beautiful, Z! I've never heard of this book but would love to read. I love what you said here about friends because I sometimes think about the same things and have thought about friendships recently...about the ones that endure and the ones that don't. And sometimes I think if I had just made a little bit more effort...
I think we learn as we go along. And we carry the lessons learned into new, and existing, relationships. In instances where I feel like I misstepped, or wonder what if, I do take comfort in knowing that if faced with the situation again there are things (I'd hope) I would do differently. I try to make amends or to reach out. And sometimes it's still an end. But sometimes it's a new beginning. Trust me Steph, I'm still learning too ❤️
Such a beautiful and brave post, thank you! Please know you are welcome to pop down at any time, set the keyboard to '80s casiotone' and rock out, alone or together. XO
p.s. i'm sorry I wasn't able to reply to your comment- it seems to have magically disappeared and only lives in my mail. thank you for the thoughtfulness!
Enjoyed reading this. The natural human ‘realness’ of this made me smile. ....and always love memories of watching Video Music Box!❤️and that whole period. (Loved revisiting and watching their opening clip! Sooo cool.) I agree. I think over time we begin to reflect more deeply on how we’re doing this thing called friendship. Our young childhood self and our adult self...through the years...making and keeping friends. Loved the perspective!
Thank you Regina. It’s been a while since I’ve read it so I’m eager to revisit it, especially after reading the Walker review because every single author that she listed has written a book or two or ten that I love!
Beautiful, Z! I've never heard of this book but would love to read. I love what you said here about friends because I sometimes think about the same things and have thought about friendships recently...about the ones that endure and the ones that don't. And sometimes I think if I had just made a little bit more effort...
I think we learn as we go along. And we carry the lessons learned into new, and existing, relationships. In instances where I feel like I misstepped, or wonder what if, I do take comfort in knowing that if faced with the situation again there are things (I'd hope) I would do differently. I try to make amends or to reach out. And sometimes it's still an end. But sometimes it's a new beginning. Trust me Steph, I'm still learning too ❤️
Such a beautiful and brave post, thank you! Please know you are welcome to pop down at any time, set the keyboard to '80s casiotone' and rock out, alone or together. XO
Thank you Jonathan! You had me at '80s Casiotone!!! :D
thank you for such a lovely read!
p.s. i'm sorry I wasn't able to reply to your comment- it seems to have magically disappeared and only lives in my mail. thank you for the thoughtfulness!
Thank you Kana! I enjoy your writing very much and look forward to the next time you post!
I think you're the special type of person who everyone wants as a friend, especially me! I am intrigued by the show and the book!
thank you Veronica!
Beautiful my friend!
Thank you G! ❤️
Enjoyed reading this. The natural human ‘realness’ of this made me smile. ....and always love memories of watching Video Music Box!❤️and that whole period. (Loved revisiting and watching their opening clip! Sooo cool.) I agree. I think over time we begin to reflect more deeply on how we’re doing this thing called friendship. Our young childhood self and our adult self...through the years...making and keeping friends. Loved the perspective!
❤️❤️❤️❤️ always❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wonderful call to action! I was not familiar with this book so am happy that it is now on my radar.
Thank you Regina. It’s been a while since I’ve read it so I’m eager to revisit it, especially after reading the Walker review because every single author that she listed has written a book or two or ten that I love!
Thank you! Inspiring, helpful, hopeful!
Thank you Anne!
Thanks, Z! Love this. Would love to find a copy of The Friends!
Thank you Steph! I'll snag two copies! :-)