Michael Cunningham / Flesh and Blood

A book by Michael Cunningham.

An everyday story of everything. Please read this.

"I only wear silk and linen in the summer," Mary said.
"Perfect," the woman answered.
"And can I tell you a little secret of mine?"
"Please do."
"I put my bra and panties in the freezer overnight."
"Oh, I'm going to try that."
"It's wonderful," Mary said. "And if you get enough sun on your legs you can sneak by without nylons."
"I love the sun. But you know, I freckle terribly."
"You want to watch that if you're fair."
"I'm the exact color of an egg." Cassandra sighed. "Scandinavian stock, all my forebears just huddled round the banks of the fjords and kept marrying the palest girl in the village."