I was talking with a friend the other day (okay, we were emailing and the last installment was yesterday) and we were discussing the need for space. Physical space, to be alone, all alone, especially when you’re in a deeply intimate relationship. And not just any space – space that feels like it’s yours. She [...]
Posts Tagged ‘privacy’
Space
Posted in intentional self, tagged alone, fearlessness, friendship, intentional self, intimacy, L, privacy, relationships, S on September 25, 2010 | 3 Comments »
It’s all in how you tell the tale
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged being real, friendship, L, open heart, privacy, real on April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve really been examining the quality of my interactions lately. The surface me often draws lots of people to be a little curious, want to know more, be interested. I try to be open to these experiences and draw others out, too. I’ve met some really interesting people this way. And I’ve had to filter [...]
Friendship
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged abuse, being real, friendship, gratitude, privacy on April 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been meaning to write for a while, but I simply have not had time. But I’ve had this idea in my head, thoughts about the ways friendships develop, the care we have to give them, and the different values we assign to them. I’ve been making some really awesome friends this year – womyn [...]
Fear and Loathing in the Homestead
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged being real, construction, friendship, open heart, privacy, real on February 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Starting tomorrow, I am having a boatload of people come to visit me. This is something I do not do. It is completely out of character for me. If you know me, this statement will surprise you. I am friendly, warm, engaging and you would think that I have people over all of the time. [...]
