Comfort in familiarity:
horses and daydreams of youth
snug quilts and blankets
a park in my hometown, Battle Park, with its climbing rocks and flood gate and small rocky beaches covered in black snail shells
the ocean's sound
a favorite pair of shoes that are falling apart, but still get worn
my mother's face
the best chocolate milkshake from ben and jerry's
the shape of a circle
hearing my dad call everyone their first and middle names
hot showers
a seat in a car on a trip with warm air blowing in the windows and a book in my lap
the sun in july
warm tea in january
