I love the way in which you describe how 'slippery' memory is... Thank you for this episode, it reminds me of my own swimming memories, which take me on interesting mind journeys. Best wishes!
Another beautifully written piece - the reader can feel the shimmering heat in those faraway places, cooled by a dip in those memorable watering holes. Thank you for sharing such poignant memories.
I closed my eyes and listened to the audio version. So rich and vivid! There is an aspic quality to water, containing and moulding memory, sensation and desire. Wonderful stuff Emma! Now when is my next dip…..
You truly are a remarkable writer, Emma. Your life is so far from anything I have ever known and even with the oh so difficult parts that I can barely read, I delight in how vividly you express more than simply the surface of memories. You take the reader, me, into the experience. I will catch up on the next chapters tomorrow.
I love the way in which you describe how 'slippery' memory is... Thank you for this episode, it reminds me of my own swimming memories, which take me on interesting mind journeys. Best wishes!
Thank you, Angie. Yes, memory is so slippery ... and so fascinating!
Another beautifully written piece - the reader can feel the shimmering heat in those faraway places, cooled by a dip in those memorable watering holes. Thank you for sharing such poignant memories.
Thank you for this lovely comment, Debbie.
Really evocative, Emma. The allure and perils of water.
Thank you, Wendy. There's more perilous, alluring water to come!
I closed my eyes and listened to the audio version. So rich and vivid! There is an aspic quality to water, containing and moulding memory, sensation and desire. Wonderful stuff Emma! Now when is my next dip…..
Thank you for this lovely, evocative comment. Enjoy your next dip. Mine will be in the next chapter, where the water is much colder.
You truly are a remarkable writer, Emma. Your life is so far from anything I have ever known and even with the oh so difficult parts that I can barely read, I delight in how vividly you express more than simply the surface of memories. You take the reader, me, into the experience. I will catch up on the next chapters tomorrow.