This morning I received a supportive and amusing e-mail from my parents in response to yesterday’s entry. My mom tells me to relax a bit and realize that while we do have a lot of control in our lives, there are going to be twists and turns. She writes, “Do I sound like Dr. Phil? I hope not. We do not want to watch his show.” Ha. She can be such a card without even knowing it.¹
She goes on, “We hope you’re back to your normal self, brave and confident.” Yay. My parents are great. Moving away from home three years ago was a big step for all of us, but in some ways, I think it has helped our relationship develop. They see me as an adult—most of the time—and we interact accordingly. (The gay thing is still an issue, but recently we’ve started talking about it again, which is great.) Sure, every time we talk on the phone, my mom still tells me to eat on time and drink plenty of water, but that’s what moms do. I’d miss all that if she stopped.
Thanks to everyone for being there for me.
¹ Speaking of her truth-is-funny style, I’m reminded of a comment she left on my blog a while ago, regarding Martha Stewart: “Before the scandal, I was one of her fans, and now I quietly avoid watching her. You know, how you avoid looking face-to-face a former buddy at a party. No hatred, but something like disappointment.” Now in my head I have this picture of my mom and Martha Stewart at a party, avoiding each other’s glance. Hilarious.
Check out some of the finalists in Design Within Reach’s Holiday Champagne Chair Contest, in which entrants had to design a chair, no more than four inches in height, using the materials from no more than two champagne corks. Amazing. The chair with little wings pictured here is by Lucie Panis-Jones. (Link via The Frosty Mug Revolution.)