appeasing
The small box of chocolates is a gift of appeasement, and I'm pleased to be appeased at this moment.
bite-sized
It's important to trust in small tasks. To fight the tendency of trying to catch up by doing too much all at once, failing, and feeling discouraged.
crinkle
The surface of the lake looks like crinkly photographic film, black and white.
denouement
The day is fading, leaving a last gentle imprint of light on windows and bricks. We walk in silence.
lazily
For a minute, he embodies laziness. He lies on the floor. Pretends to need other people to tug him to his feet and into motion.
loft
We enjoy a discussion that makes us feel cozy and connected, in a room many stories up with a view of steel and blue shadows.
refreshments
None of the foods are appetizing. Not the sticky muffins, not the pretzels crackling like dry grass. But we appreciate that they've been laid out for us; we weren't expecting refreshments.
