I'm a big fan of small talk! I love how these simplistic observations open the door to deeper conversations or opportunities for vulnerability. I've found this to be true in my neighborhood, in my larger community, and in my home. Bedtime is the time for all the feelings to flow for my kiddos, too. That's why I allow the time (without allowing them to abuse it). I think there's a fine line between the shallow end and the deep end, regarding pillow or small talk, and I think that's beautiful and natural. Shouldn't they be just a rock-skip or two between each other? I think so. Totally agree with all you've said here, Abigail! Great post! ❤️
Barely 15 minutes ago, my wife shared her feelings of sadness with me. Today is a day of celebration for the people from El Salvador who are living in my city in Canada. It’s their Independence Day. The Salvadoran flag 🇸🇻 was raised at city hall earlier this morning. My wife was sad because she forgot about it until it was too late. I told her we’d swing my city hall after work this afternoon.
I’m so glad you two have each other to share these things with, and your offer to do that was so supportive ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You’re living the dream! And happy (belated) Salvadoran Independence Day.
This was such a thought-provoking piece. Dang! I have been a small talk scorner. At best, recently, admitted it's a necessary evil we should all be more kind to & put in the effort to be good at (bc we CAN be!). But this, from a fellow rusher & conversation card deck buyer, reframes it so beautifully. 🫶🥲
Omg Autumn we have much in common. The finest things in life, I’ve found, come slowly and then suddenly. I still keep my decks and sometimes check out new ones but they’ve not unlocked much for me.
I’m the slow side of your equation, with a strong empathy for accidental destination. I offer a commiserate thank you for the written, and the trip reminder.
This is so amazingly beautiful and feels so true to me too. Very well written Abby, you are such a poet with your words and feelings. Thank you for this tenderness and attention to the detail of the moments shared here, within a connected life. Judi
🥹🥰Judi, you always make me feel so seen. Thank you, and I’m so glad it feels true to you, too. I feel there’s so much talk on the importance of communication as if it’s an active activity, but the most important ‘activity,’ in my opinion, is simply presence.
If you and/or Joe watch a bit of porn, Italian porn is quite nice. Even relatively recently they make long form (90+ minutes) movies with plots and tension, actual dialogue and acting, and sometimes even pubic hair. Anal is a staple, not an afterthought.
I'm a big fan of small talk! I love how these simplistic observations open the door to deeper conversations or opportunities for vulnerability. I've found this to be true in my neighborhood, in my larger community, and in my home. Bedtime is the time for all the feelings to flow for my kiddos, too. That's why I allow the time (without allowing them to abuse it). I think there's a fine line between the shallow end and the deep end, regarding pillow or small talk, and I think that's beautiful and natural. Shouldn't they be just a rock-skip or two between each other? I think so. Totally agree with all you've said here, Abigail! Great post! ❤️
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thanks Katrina ❤️😘so appreciate your read and reflections.
Barely 15 minutes ago, my wife shared her feelings of sadness with me. Today is a day of celebration for the people from El Salvador who are living in my city in Canada. It’s their Independence Day. The Salvadoran flag 🇸🇻 was raised at city hall earlier this morning. My wife was sad because she forgot about it until it was too late. I told her we’d swing my city hall after work this afternoon.
I’m so glad you two have each other to share these things with, and your offer to do that was so supportive ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You’re living the dream! And happy (belated) Salvadoran Independence Day.
This was such a thought-provoking piece. Dang! I have been a small talk scorner. At best, recently, admitted it's a necessary evil we should all be more kind to & put in the effort to be good at (bc we CAN be!). But this, from a fellow rusher & conversation card deck buyer, reframes it so beautifully. 🫶🥲
Omg Autumn we have much in common. The finest things in life, I’ve found, come slowly and then suddenly. I still keep my decks and sometimes check out new ones but they’ve not unlocked much for me.
Thanks for reading and chewing on this with me!!!
I’m the slow side of your equation, with a strong empathy for accidental destination. I offer a commiserate thank you for the written, and the trip reminder.
❤️ I hope you have people who appreciate your way ❤️ Thanks for reading and sharing this with me 🥹
This is so amazingly beautiful and feels so true to me too. Very well written Abby, you are such a poet with your words and feelings. Thank you for this tenderness and attention to the detail of the moments shared here, within a connected life. Judi
🥹🥰Judi, you always make me feel so seen. Thank you, and I’m so glad it feels true to you, too. I feel there’s so much talk on the importance of communication as if it’s an active activity, but the most important ‘activity,’ in my opinion, is simply presence.
Hi Abby, I am glad! Yes, presence and listening. 😊
For an Italian woman, Venus of Urbino looks very tightly cropped indeed. How’s that for shallow? And how’s your weather?
Haha is that a pubic hair joke? 🙃
My inner 12 year old says, “Well duh!”
If you and/or Joe watch a bit of porn, Italian porn is quite nice. Even relatively recently they make long form (90+ minutes) movies with plots and tension, actual dialogue and acting, and sometimes even pubic hair. Anal is a staple, not an afterthought.
❤️❤️❤️ totally 😌 Thank you for reading!!