Jeffrey wrote to ask if I knew someone who grew up on the peninsula and I replied:
Nobody with that name grew up in my part of the county when I was there! That is a north county / Bainbridge Island name, someone way younger, or made up as an adult…..
Guess what? I was right – the girl in question is ten years younger and from Bainbridge. Funny how names can say so much about a person.
One recent friend was convinced that my name was secretly something normal like Sally Smith. If only! I’ve always wanted to be more ordinary than a Lavender! Nobody in the entire clan has ever professed to like the name.
The conversation turned to an inquiry about how life is treating me lately and I said I’m awesome! Everything is confusing but I have new glasses so hey! No problem!
Jeffrey answered New glasses. New perspective. You are so damn metaphorical!
Unfortunately he is correct. I need to work on that.