11/19/25

Lake said, “I wish I had a normal name like Jack or Amelia.” I couldn’t stop laughing. “You want us to call you Amelia?” I teased him. “No!” he harrumphed at me, a bit fake-cross, a bit amused. I could tell that part of him, the mature part, realized how humorous and futile his wish truly was.

We are each unique, aren’t we, Lake? Craving to fit in (belonging), Craving to stand out (validation). Thank you for being you.

A perfect day, I’m glad I spent it with you, Exactly You.