Enthusiasm between friends
I grew up in a small town in the hinterland of the Gold Coast. It was a beautiful, if quiet, life. I had two or three good friends, a smattering … Continue reading
Five strangers in Florence
A few weeks ago, though it already feels like another life, I sat outside in the warm Italian sun with the cityscape of Florence before me. I was slowly getting … Continue reading
Hanging out
Why don’t we hang out at each other’s houses anymore? Do you remember when you were young and you had no money? Maybe you had a bike or parents who … Continue reading
Romantic friendships
We forget that the sweetest joys are found in the simplest acts: hugs, laughter, quiet observation, basic movements, holding hands, pleasant music, shared stories, a listening ear, an unhurried visit, … Continue reading
Familiar faces
Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose. Tehyi Hsieh Familiarity breeds contempt, they say. Familiarity gets a bad rap. … Continue reading
I share therefore I am
Social media has infected the world with a sickening virus called vanity. Kellie Elmore You are what you share. C.W. Leadbeater If nobody heard your opinion, is it still insightful? … Continue reading
Insecurity and emotional reactions
Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears. Arthur Koestler When your fears aren’t justified by facts, we call that insecurity. Except, we all experience emotions … Continue reading
Valentines Day
Love is the only answer to every question. It is the only thing that will serve you in every situation. It is the route and the destination. Rasheed Ogunlaru I … Continue reading
Friends and lovers
It’s bullshit to think of friendship and romance as being different. They’re not. They’re just variations of the same love. Variations of the same desire to be close. Rachel Cohn … Continue reading
