A Bag of Beans – On Childhood Uni...

A Bag of Beans – On Childhood Universes, Parental Love, and Being Seen for Who You Really Are

Love Letters to Forgotten Things by Brian Easterling

Episode notes

There was a time when a few dried beans and a Berber carpet could become an entire universe.

This story explores childhood creativity, the weird little games that saved us, and the rare, beautiful moment when someone truly gets you.

For listeners who remember being a strange kid, who treasure small joys, and who know that the right smile at the right time can change your whole life.

Keywords
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