My college roommate always said, "What are you looking forward to, short-term and long-term?" That became a regular conversation starter when one of my kids was despondent about one thing or another. We need to look forward to things, and right about now, bread rising isn't doing it. Short term I'm going to look forward to "hot concrete, ...warm[ing] my skin," thanks to that image you placed in my head and soul, even if it means a moment post-indoor workout splayed on my small deck. But long term, I'm with you on needing a horizon. It feels visceral.
My college roommate always said, "What are you looking forward to, short-term and long-term?" That became a regular conversation starter when one of my kids was despondent about one thing or another. We need to look forward to things, and right about now, bread rising isn't doing it. Short term I'm going to look forward to "hot concrete, ...warm[ing] my skin," thanks to that image you placed in my head and soul, even if it means a moment post-indoor workout splayed on my small deck. But long term, I'm with you on needing a horizon. It feels visceral.
Love the idea of making the moment in some alternate universe -- like your deck. Jumpstarting my imagination.
Great article and I loved the poster!