From our most recent Book Club read, “The Road to Tender Hearts”:
“The cat was amused at these two idiot humans, talking about how unfair death is when it’s one of the few things everyone gets. Death is a magnificent invention, the cat knew, because it’s the impermanence of life that makes it beautiful.”
In memory of my (late) blog friend Bruce aka Catalyst, I’m posting this photo of Mari. He was a fellow lover of black cats; no matter what gorgeous scenery I put on the blog, he always homed in on photos of my very ordinary Mari, commenting on her beauty. Ever since Bruce lost his beloved wife a few months ago, I’ve been wondering about his own health. However, he focused on humor, cooking and his life in Arizona, nothing too serious. I didn’t really see this coming. 🙁 Bruce reminded me of another close blog buddy, Gene/Hoss (aka Old Horsetail Snake) who was also a newspaperman, and a humorous and sarcastic guy. Gene informed me in one of our face-to-face meetings that he intended to be the second to use Oregon’s Death with Dignity act. The first person had been his wife. Bruce’s death has been more of a shock although not a complete surprise. I will certainly miss him and his Friday Funnies! I’ve lost too many friends in BlogWorld lately; they’ve died or disappeared, thus severing relationships that I’ve valued and learned from. But as the above quote states clearly–the beauty of life is in its impermanence; that’s why we need to appreciate each day and each person, temporary though they might be.
On a humorous note, Mari appears to have a shoe fetish. She LOVES lying on, putting her nose in and hanging out with the shoes of my Book Club friends. I love her, but what a weirdo!
I revel in any blue skies, even if there are clouds.
I appreciate the colorful trees, even when the skies are gray.
I eagerly anticipate the blooming of my tulips (soon!), even though the flowers don’t last long enough.
I’m excited for the grandson Easter Egg Hunt I didn’t know I was hosting; it was a great excuse to put out some decorations. When my parents got older and unable to host events and my home became party/holiday central, I was apprehensive about how I would handle it. Now I’m thrilled that Sharky, Obro, Anders and eventually Ian will consider my place their second home.
I haven’t put out this adorable Easter tree for a long time. Behind it is Older Daughter’s first watercolor, a gift for Mother’s Day many years ago. In my back flowerbed are the irises that my late husband bought for my daughters; they’re what she based this painting on.
This Friday, John and I are going to see “Project Hail Mary” and then out to dinner. Although I’m excited to see the film (loved the book!), we don’t generally have dates on Friday nights since we’re retired and dislike crowds.
It will be an adventure though and there may be some interesting people watching. 🙂
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