It is officially autumn, my favorite season and perhaps many of you look forward to crisp air on your cheeks. We all know how time gets away from us. I remember thinking how silly it was to hear dad say it often enough at a time when I felt invincible. Dad was right and like my mother, they died far too young missing out on celebrating as many birthdays as I have. I came across the birthday photo above with my friend's famous coconut cake, and recalled where I was at that time and all that's...

A Poem Morning tea in the fog surprise kiss chatting with Baristas my hand held on a beach walk strong iced espresso with a dash of cream Dining by the Amalfi sea a warm croissant tropical swimming balmy breeze sailing kind gesture from a stranger a friend caring for me post-surgery a meal cooked by a friend practical protection from a friend French kissing under a crescent moon being truly seen by someone I admire late night kiss on the nose from kitty, Lucia sitting at any cafe in Italy ...

This will be my June (although late)-July Blog Turns out, an anatomic shoulder replacement surgery did not prove to be a fun and festive spring-summer activity. Once in a mid evil armor sling, an awareness of needing two hands to do just My mid-evil armor sling worn 24/7 for 11 days to a normal sling. about everything came into full focus. It took good friend care, pain meds, gummies, occupational & physical therapy to get through the worst of it. I will be in physical therapy for months and...