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OH! The Beach!

- robin

I am not sure if it will happen, BUT Larry has us booked for a beach trip. I am nervous and happy. (We both have had our two Coronavirus vaccines and mask up everywhere we go) I have not been anywhere since before my second fight with breast cancer. Wait! I did get to spend the day in Austin and that was wonderful.

While Larry was booking the trip I had an upset tummy,(I was THAT nervous) but Larry loves booking trips and concerts. (he deserves to be happy after this past year and a half) In the past 19 months, all he has done is cancel things and I have felt guilty and sad.

Perhaps this time we will be able to go to the beach? I can almost feel my toes wriggling in the sand.

Where do you want to go or what do you want to do when our new normal allows us?

I am sorry that our lives have been turned upside down. I am sorry about quite a few things these days. I am especially sorry for my friends who are struggling. Please try to stay positive and take care of yourself. Contact me if you need extra prayers or someone to listen.

Love you beyond the moon.

Robin

Inside The Window

- robin
Photo: Paris Window

On days when I struggle to post on blog, I go to old photos for inspiration. This image was taken about 10 years ago in Paris. It is one of my favorite photos.

It was cold, as November can be in France and this window was near rue St Antoine. I walked past it a few times before I decided to intrude into the sweet, intimate window setting and take the shot.

Isn’t is wonderful to imagine life inside of the apartment? I think that there is an easel in the corner with an intriguing painting started. The large over-stuffed chair has three books by it and the tea kettle is starting to boil on the stove. One of my abstract quilts is neatly on the bed…and my Larry is waiting patiently by the front door to take me to dinner. {after I turn the stove off}

Larry and I have spent much time in Paris. Each year for many years, we have found ourselves in France, with the discovery of joy and inspiration at every turn. Perhaps one day I will write more, about the special moments. The times filled with ART, love, friendship and visits from family who might be in Rome studying {and you know who you are and we love you}…many years filled with many memories.

Today, let me just share this beautiful photo. What do you imagine life is like inside the window?

Love you.

Me

Happy 6th Birthday Matilda

- robin

 

In the past decade, I have had a few life changing moments.

Being disowned by  a parent,

having breast cancer,

losing a beloved canine companion.

But, with out a doubt, having granddaughter Matilda in our lives,

makes everything RIGHT…if you know what  I mean.

There is something about the continuation of life/generations

that reminds us that all of the other stuff in our lives,

 does not matter.

It does not matter at all.

So, here is to My Girl.

Today she turns 6 years old.

Happy Birthday Ma Cherie

4 days old, with Champagne. Photo by Larry

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Thoughtful, curly headed angel…..look at her tiny feet!

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This thoughtful girl is the definition of  all things good to me.

She is Love, family, Inspiration and joy

all wrapped into one sweet girl.

Happy Birthday sweet girl.

May all your dreams come true.

Love you beyond the moon.

Robi