Turkey dinner

 

My lovely neighbors brought me a delicious turkey dinner last night.

It arrived with a side dish of coleslaw and a slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream!

it has been two weeks

 

It has been two weeks

two hollow, empty weeks

the quiet is deafening

my senses have gone into retreat

a hummingbird appeared today

seeking shelter on the balcony

watching me from his perch

wishing me back to life

An ODE to my love

 

John left us on December 8, 2020.

His departure was speedy and pain free.

The void left behind will never be filled.

He loved freely, embracing humanity 

with his warmth and hugs.

He was never afraid to say "I love you".

He woke every morning with a smile 

and went to sleep every night with a smile. 

There was never a space in his heart 

to find criticism for any human being.

I love you Yianni!

The Christmas tree

 

Our Christmas tree is up!

It will be a different Christmas this year

but we have wonderful memories of Christmases past!

It has been too long!

 I just realized that it has been almost one month since my last posting!

Covid continues to ravage the world. New restrictions in our area have finally mandated mask wearing in public spaces. The health system is being overwhelmed and positive numbers continue to climb. It is amazing to me that people have to be ordered to wear a mask...such a simple way to protect ourselves and others.

Covid isolation

Our son Adrian tested positive for Covid and was isolated for 14 days. His isolation ended today and he will be able to enjoy two days of outdoor exercise to test his energy level before returning to work on Sunday Dec. 6th. Fortunately his symptoms eased after the first few days and his fiancé has not shown any signs of contracting the virus.

John and I sustained a fall during our walk on Monday but have managed to recover with just a few bruises to both body and psyche. He tripped over an uneven piece of pavement and managed to drag me with him...and onto him. It was a cushioned fall for me! Yesterday we enjoyed our usual walk along the Nikomekl River with no complaints from body parts.

I am continuing to volunteer at the Hospital Auxiliary thrift store for two afternoons each week. We are masked, the customers are masked and hand sanitizer is applied upon entry. The store provides major fund raising for the hospital and although our hours have been reduced (due to fewer volunteers during covid) we still have plentiful donations and patient customers who line up outside the store for whatever bargains they hope to find.

We are hopeful that 2021 will bring an end to the fear of contagion and we will be able to enjoy time with our loved ones.