From morning to this late evening I’ve revelled in the kind of day I love best – corresponding with, speaking with, or reading, or holding the work and gift of friends who are able to express themselves exquisitely. Home here, some days, whilst it’s still a bit chilly outside, is a lovely place to snuggle down on the sofa, surrounded by books and letters, phone near to hand – and just ‘hear’ and converse with the life and lives I’m fortunate enough to have a share in.
Today’s family and friends all know who they are, some very near, some very far from here, and I thank them for being who they are, and for the myriad ways in which – expressing themselves through writing, or painting, or sculpture, handiwork, hospitality, culinary skills, or deep, honest, fluid conversation about their passions, their present, their remembrance, their enthusiasms, their histories, doubts, joys, hurts and sorrows, their likes and loves, great giftedness, and so much else besides – they touch my life deeply, and ‘raise me up’ daily.
Oh, how we need each other – and it’s good to celebrate one another, every day …
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Ahhh, Simon, I can feel your joy from across the pond. So happy you are in a place and space that feeds your soul….π
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ππ – and I that you are too – another place Iβd love to visit some glad day xx
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You are always welcome! Xx
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βοΈβοΈ Thank you π πx
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Can think of nothing more delightful than sitting by the pool, soaking up sun and gabbing with you and Mimi! βΊοΈ
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Oh Lori, weβll have to make that happen. Do give my love to M&A when you speak πxx
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The porch still awaits your arrival my friend…xx
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Oh you lovely soul! – you remembered π … grilled cheese – and a libraryβs worth of poetry, novels, experience, and great conversation. And then swimming in the sunshine over at Loriβs! And Iβm still besotted with the daft notion of hot dogs (& maybe bumping into Hanks & Ryan – βI know you!β) – in Central Park π€βοΈ xxx
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My friend, if there is anyone who could turn that notion into reality, itβs you..and Hanks and Ryan would be delighted t meet you, of course. And by the way -I make an awesome grilled cheese..πxxx
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Mimi: thank you π. Itβs been a long time since I first celebrated hearing the rumble – and the deep Wisdom – of the Karma Truckβs coming into my view. Iβm still so, so thankful for that day βοΈπ€xx
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As am I – what a gift sent through the ether…xx
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π Have a lovely day. Amazingly itβs like blue-skied summer here today! x
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