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Tabby Ivy's avatar

oh my Paul, I loved everything about this wonderful piece. I find myself in limbo right now. I know I am in a transition but to what I have no idea. I always seem to shake up my life every ten years or so. it's been at least 30 years since the last big change. but, a change is coming. a decision needs to be made. its the decision part that has me troubled. "time will tell" - another one of those sayings. yes, time will tell. for now, I am going to go back and read your essay one more time.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

My mother's greatest wish for me was "to find roots." Hers was a hard childhood of moving before the wolves knocked on the door. Thus, her wish for me. But all I wanted to do was get away. While I can put my finger on some of the issues, your essay here helps me explore others. I love my home and family right now. It's paradise ... for now. But for years, like you, I've had "road trip" or nomadic" on my brain, needling me to get in the Subaru and RUNTHEFUCKAWAY. Yesterday, I read Fran Warner's "Road Trip," and connected again with a nomadic spirit. Writing is now her release while her Subaru awaits in the garage. Am I needing to find a tribe? I think that's what's really in my heart at the moment. For 73 years, I've been trying to find a tribe. Thank you, Paul, for this splendid peek into our psyches.

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