As I think of my 19 moves and 8 different countries Iβve called home, I know without a doubt that places can change you, heal you, expand your thinking, help you to understand loneliness and freedom-sometimes simultaneously. Keep moving forward. The sun will rise tomorrow- or it wonβt. But thereβs nothing you can do either way so enjoy today.
What a beautiful piece! I was just thinking today as I looked out the window how sometimes I still can't believe we are neighbors with Vesuvius, always hovering over us in the distance.
As I think of my 19 moves and 8 different countries Iβve called home, I know without a doubt that places can change you, heal you, expand your thinking, help you to understand loneliness and freedom-sometimes simultaneously. Keep moving forward. The sun will rise tomorrow- or it wonβt. But thereβs nothing you can do either way so enjoy today.
That is exactly what Iβm endeavoring to practice Karen! Presence every day β€οΈ Wow 8 countries π€ͺ thanks for reading
Hope you check out my Substack too about life as an expat- I beg to defer!
Karen, where do you live? I have got to get out of the US!
Nora
Greece
Brenna,
I am gripped by this piece.
I could feel your experiences.
What a beautifully written piece, Brenna! I love how you weave evocative descriptions of place with the personal.
Thank you Clarice β€οΈ
Beautifully written, Brenna!
This was beautiful.
Now, get back to your slow southern summer!
first time I hear of a Neapolitan shower and ewwwww XD what a horrible experience
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Great piece, Brenna... one of your best yet!
Thanks Dan!!!
What a beautiful piece! I was just thinking today as I looked out the window how sometimes I still can't believe we are neighbors with Vesuvius, always hovering over us in the distance.
Everything feels so connected to her! The food we eat, the water we drink, the earthquakes!!!
https://open.substack.com/pub/karendavisathanassiadis/p/easy-rider-greek-style?r=2l4fga&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
https://open.substack.com/pub/karendavisathanassiadis