Just prior to any occasion requiring gift giving my loving husband would always inquire of me: “What would you like for your birthday or Christmas or anniversary?” To which I would always respond in exactly the same way: “I would like to go around the world.” A request that consistently fell upon deaf ears. Until … Continue reading
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Petite Packing
“Yes, I do need all of those clothes,” I testily tell my husband as he looks disapprovingly at my pair of suitcases standing ready for 4 weeks abroad. This scene has played itself out repeatedly over the years. And I honestly don’t know why he bothers complaining about my luggage. “Because I have to carry … Continue reading
Lived 21 February 1946 – 14 January 2016
Can you ever get used to the idea of death? With the recent and sad passing of such talented Brits- actor Alan Rickman and musician David Bowie- I am becoming accustomed, in a way, to news of people dying. And as the nature of death, like life, is so repetitive, I naturally, await the next announcement. … Continue reading