Dear Stairs

I have loved you since I built this house. 42” wide, I opted for an open, airy staircase and a smaller width in my living room (only 9 feet wide). You have lower risers as well —as low as I could go in a typical Philly rowhome. Plus you turn at the top on both floors. In addition to enjoying the experience of space, I recently have been using you to build strength in my legs and endurance. This entire week, if I climbed you once, I turned around and repeated, so every step I came up twice (at least) and I think this, among other activities I have added in to my strength training is making a significant difference. I love how well you serve me —beauty and function.