Today I finally got my wish for some glorious sun. I hope it will last all day and burn away the winter blues. Since the temperatures have dropped again, I've been hibernating unless forced to leave the house by necessity (a doctor's appointment or empty cupboards). The idea of even the short walk to the car is daunting. Once there, snow must be brushed off and, beneath that, the layer of ice encasing the car must be "cracked" off. That keeps you out in the bitter cold for even longer. I am very grateful that Toshi is usually here to suffer in my place (bless him).
Indoors, I'm working intermittently on my Japanese memoir and preparing for a book talk which will be taking place in a private home in South Burlington on February 1st.
Sadly, our son Ricky's visit ended last Thursday, and we are once again empty nesters. It's a state of being I don't enjoy, but must get used to.
Cherish each other, your children and your parents, and be sure to make time for reading.
Indoors, I'm working intermittently on my Japanese memoir and preparing for a book talk which will be taking place in a private home in South Burlington on February 1st.
Sadly, our son Ricky's visit ended last Thursday, and we are once again empty nesters. It's a state of being I don't enjoy, but must get used to.
Cherish each other, your children and your parents, and be sure to make time for reading.