January 18, 2009

Place

A place, like a story, is strengthened by practicing the words, admitting quietly to ones self, and then saying aloud “perhaps I could have my own corner, a place.” For me to tell a girlfriend to build herself a small quiet corner away from kids and cacophonies is easy as breathing.  To say such a thing to myself, is like slogging uphill wearing cement boots.

I have learned, in my 12-step fellowship, to value the inherent uniqueness of all stories,including my own — to love the flavors and subtleties of others’ tales, and watch their unfolding with an awareness and appreciation that would have inspired only yawns and eye-rolls 2 years ago.

Today is my 2nd day in my very own pretty little space.  My very own office, where I can work and think, with a door that locks.  And I suspect you know exactly what I mean.

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1. C.K. says:
   

   Paint it green!

   January 18th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
2. And then it was play time... says:
   

   [...] has been a full week: Super Eco’s launch, a new office, and more glad [...]

   January 23rd, 2009 at 10:44 am
3. brett says:
   

   nice space. don’t paint it green (although that would be appropriate i suppose).

   January 25th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
4. Marion says:
   

   I write, and on my desk I have only one little saying, scrawled on a card. It reads,
   “Be hospitable.” You were, to yourself. Good for you. May the stories flow. Write on.

   February 1st, 2009 at 10:55 am