befriending – We Spoke Yesterday

Alfa Romeo

I’m mesmerized by the large number of European cars. It’s the first time I’m in England. European cars in my country are for those at the very top of the food chain. You downplay it. I get that this is Europe and of course I should expect that Europe will have lots of European cars.Continue reading “Alfa Romeo”

The Children

You asked about the children. Of course you asked about my children. You’re afraid that they’ll soon become teenagers before you’ve met them. You hear their voices in the background. You describe it as muffled sounds. I think it’s because your hearing is slowly going. I don’t correct you but I almost did. I hadContinue reading “The Children”

Guest Whisky

I told you that I don’t drink. But you said that no one would be able to resist your particular whisky brand. You insisted. I didn’t want to offend you but I was intimidated by the thought of starting my late bloomer drinking with whisky. Isn’t that like jumping in the deep end? For almostContinue reading “Guest Whisky”

Why Go Home

A simple life is a beautiful life Today you asked me why I have insisted on returning to my home country. For you, it seemed clear that I would have much better career prospects if I tried to remain in England. I was reminded of the time that you were amazed when I said thatContinue reading “Why Go Home”