Okay, my friend, here’s the weird thing. I consider M&M’s to be my first addiction. As a child, once I started eating them, I couldn’t stop. I also still buy them, but wish I didn’t.
Wow.... what a pivotal and visceral moment. I don't know how I missed this one along the way. (I followed the link from today's post and discovered a new-to-me post.) I totally thought that bag of M&Ms was going to rain down on you there in the playpen, counterpart to the magical dust motes. It seems it was even worse... What a heavy and deceptively "sweet" moment to look back on and to carry with you.
I had a Jewish grandma too! She carried Charms lifesavers in her bag always and was forever approaching my brothers and me and offering them to us in a sly secretive manner, “bubbala, you want a charm?” like they were an illegal drug! She called me Shana Madela and Mamela and fed me bagels and bialys on weekend mornings… I love your writing,Nan! Brings me right back to my childhood.
I used to obsess about the colors, thinking that some had more mojo associated with them then others. Once in a while they'd come out with orange. Go figure.
I like the orange ones, the blue and the green. When I was a kid I remember two different browns. Never really liked those so much. My color palette hasn't changed much. Love the brights, don't love the earth tones!
Such an important insight, and beautifully written. How many of us are medicating with something that no longer serves, or even medicates?!
Okay, my friend, here’s the weird thing. I consider M&M’s to be my first addiction. As a child, once I started eating them, I couldn’t stop. I also still buy them, but wish I didn’t.
Oh boy. Yeah. This has been a massive M&M week. Plain and peanut. Way too many M&Ms!
Wow.... what a pivotal and visceral moment. I don't know how I missed this one along the way. (I followed the link from today's post and discovered a new-to-me post.) I totally thought that bag of M&Ms was going to rain down on you there in the playpen, counterpart to the magical dust motes. It seems it was even worse... What a heavy and deceptively "sweet" moment to look back on and to carry with you.
I’m glad you read it. This was my first post! The memory is haunting for me.
I can see how it would be.... terrifying in so many ways in the moment, as remembered by 3-year-old-you.
I had a Jewish grandma too! She carried Charms lifesavers in her bag always and was forever approaching my brothers and me and offering them to us in a sly secretive manner, “bubbala, you want a charm?” like they were an illegal drug! She called me Shana Madela and Mamela and fed me bagels and bialys on weekend mornings… I love your writing,Nan! Brings me right back to my childhood.
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Such gorgeous writing from beautiful you.
Thank you so much. This is a marvelous adventure!
Oy. That bag of M&Ms is ever-present for me. Still craving, still living with the conflict to 'feel or eat.' _()_ Nan. Love your writing. xoxox
Oh. Billie. Thank you. And thank you for supporting me in this endeavor. It means so much to me.
Wow! What a memory. I totally relate. How shall I stuff those pesky feelings today?
Wow! Such visceral descriptions! You really got me in the gut. (No pun intended :) )
Thank you! All puns are welcome.
Same here! And I didn't go for the yellow or red. LOL
I used to obsess about the colors, thinking that some had more mojo associated with them then others. Once in a while they'd come out with orange. Go figure.
I like the orange ones, the blue and the green. When I was a kid I remember two different browns. Never really liked those so much. My color palette hasn't changed much. Love the brights, don't love the earth tones!
That’s such a powerful memory.
Thank you for reading, and following! xoNan