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Kisses

My to-do list is filled with mundane things today. Vacuum, change the sheets, get milk, work on the pattern write-ups. Take a walk, make some calls, send those emails.

I'll do all those things, but I have to knit, too. I need to spend some time with garter stitch and silly little edge picots.

You see, I've been standing by as my best friend Judy navigates the process of placing her dear mother in a nursing facility. I'm reminded of my own family's journey through the same maze, led by my siblings and especially my sister Ellen. I'm full of love and admiration for Judy, and I know her mom loves her more than anything in the whole wide world.

I miss my dear Gig, and I wish peace and comfort for Judy's sweet Louise. Kisses to both of them, and to Judy, too.

(And honey, I'm sorry if this makes you cry. You probably need a good one anyway.)

Fresh

I've been making sure I have flowers on my desk. Just a few tulips, usually. I buy them with the groceries, and pretend they are food, which I guess they are — food for my eyes and spirit. I smile whenever I look at them. Tulips don't have much of a scent, but there's a cool freshness that surrounds them like an aura.

Flowers on my desk are such a small way to lift my spirits. Are there little things you do for your Self, too?

Almost

Soon, the buds are telling me, soon. This morning I noticed that the maple branches are beginning to turn red at the tips, and I had to wait for a flock of turkeys to cross Noyac Road. Before long, yellow daffodils will burst open, brown will be replaced by green, and the turkeys will be leading their poults.

Soon.

I hope you have a lovely weekend — eat lots of chocolate, and hug your families!