Shame man, but at least you've got a Subaru. Best cars! Daisy, you are an excellent writer. Can't wait till you go pro. Do you think maybe, maybe, you could pull off a cowboy story?
Hi Sally! Sorry for the late reply. I think today marks our first proper day of Spring. It looks like there won't be any more snow until next Winter. I hope it's the same for your son. x
Snow-crete is the best word I have heard to describe it... sorry for the sickness Daisy. Hope you feel better soon. I loved your skinny 'I am not from here' pavement path - I also use that phrase a fair bit and pavement instead of sidewalk!!
Did you do a written drivers test when you arrived here? Pavement is sidewalk and road is pavement. A misunderstanding could lead to a catastrophe ("Just walk on the pavement ...") On the subject of rules, I have learnt that it is Against The Law to not keep your section of sidewalk fully clear at all times. Fines are applicable. Even after we found out, we were lax.
The day-by-day structure works really well here. Day Eight with the pavement shame is such a specific cultural pressure that only makes sense when living somewhere new. The contrast between your first snow experience (candy floss, glitter) and this one (cement mixture, freezer defrosting) captures how novelty wears off fast when practicality kicks in. Hope the cough clears upsoon.
Thank you, Lu. I didn't have the energy to write short. The length of this piece was an indication of my poopedness. She said, repeating the point. And then adding another sentence to underline that. And then another to draw attention to all of it. And so on.
Shame man, but at least you've got a Subaru. Best cars! Daisy, you are an excellent writer. Can't wait till you go pro. Do you think maybe, maybe, you could pull off a cowboy story?
Hello! Thank you, Kip. I agree about the Subaru. Also the cowboy story. But it would be my first rodeo. xx
i'm a bit late to the party but this was a particularly good one!!
You make any party better. And thank you for the encouragement, snow angel.
Sally.argent@gmail.com
Sorry you are sick and snowed in - enjoyed your writing - I hear much the same from
My son in Boston - sterkte - May the cold pass soon
Hi Sally! Sorry for the late reply. I think today marks our first proper day of Spring. It looks like there won't be any more snow until next Winter. I hope it's the same for your son. x
Hi Sally, I hope your son is okay. We are definitely through the worst now, I hope it's the same for him.
Laughed out loud.
Snow-crete is the best word I have heard to describe it... sorry for the sickness Daisy. Hope you feel better soon. I loved your skinny 'I am not from here' pavement path - I also use that phrase a fair bit and pavement instead of sidewalk!!
Did you do a written drivers test when you arrived here? Pavement is sidewalk and road is pavement. A misunderstanding could lead to a catastrophe ("Just walk on the pavement ...") On the subject of rules, I have learnt that it is Against The Law to not keep your section of sidewalk fully clear at all times. Fines are applicable. Even after we found out, we were lax.
The day-by-day structure works really well here. Day Eight with the pavement shame is such a specific cultural pressure that only makes sense when living somewhere new. The contrast between your first snow experience (candy floss, glitter) and this one (cement mixture, freezer defrosting) captures how novelty wears off fast when practicality kicks in. Hope the cough clears upsoon.
Sorry you’re sick! Thank you for writing through it all. Vivid!! Xxx
Thank you, Lu. I didn't have the energy to write short. The length of this piece was an indication of my poopedness. She said, repeating the point. And then adding another sentence to underline that. And then another to draw attention to all of it. And so on.