Delightful on multiple levels - and such a new-to-me perspective. . . i should plan to alter my ways around kids. I do try and remember the adults who were special to me as a kid and sort of ask myself what made them so special, and they were usually funny, weird, and treated me in a way that made me feel like their peer. If any of them were still alive, I'd ask how it felt from their end. But for now, i just try and conjure those people when I'm around the young ones who are dear to me.
Your insightful essay explains the brilliance of my cat, who will hide under a piece of furniture while I call his name and search the house. And eventually, I bend down to see his smug mug staring back at me.
Ha - yes, exactly. And cats seem to have an instinct for the spot that's not just easier for them but that's also more difficult for you. Thank you for the comment, John.
Delightful on multiple levels - and such a new-to-me perspective. . . i should plan to alter my ways around kids. I do try and remember the adults who were special to me as a kid and sort of ask myself what made them so special, and they were usually funny, weird, and treated me in a way that made me feel like their peer. If any of them were still alive, I'd ask how it felt from their end. But for now, i just try and conjure those people when I'm around the young ones who are dear to me.
Thank you for the comment, Trilety.
Your insightful essay explains the brilliance of my cat, who will hide under a piece of furniture while I call his name and search the house. And eventually, I bend down to see his smug mug staring back at me.
Ha - yes, exactly. And cats seem to have an instinct for the spot that's not just easier for them but that's also more difficult for you. Thank you for the comment, John.