Farewell

I think one of the greatest lessons I have learned this past year is how not to be so sad saying goodbye. When we lose someone in our life it is sad, but with the loss comes a change. And, how we adapt to change is up to us each as individuals. I would say overall in my life, every ten years came with either a loss of a person or a devastional loss by nature or war. Since the millenium it started with 9/11, Sandy and then the pandemic. Each one effected a large area, not just me. But, personally I have had enormous loss since the pandemic. But, I did have a gigantic gain....my grandson. I am babysitting this weekend and I have him all to myself. His mom and dad are at a wedding in Virginia, and won't be back until tommorow. We watched the new movie Pinnochio by Disney last night. I was surprised by how attentive he was, and I love to hear how he pronounces Pinnochio and Geppeto. The visit by the blue fairy was of interest to me. And, of course, Jiminy Cricket being assigned to be be Pinnochio's conscience. I realize now the effect of the story and the cartoon had on me as a child. Pinnochio needed to be brave, truthful and unselfish to become a real boy. I am looking forward to our adventures today. He still loves to talk abouts ghosts and monsters. But, added this year are pirates and dinosaurs. I wrote down a story we made up talking to each other as he was going down for his afternoon nap yesterday. He is starting to wake up now, so I hope to get in a quote and song. Looking forward to making some insta stories with him today. Pictured is Paddington Bear at the station in London. It is with sadness to say goodbye to the reigning Queen of England. I don't watch the news, but I did see what was happening in politics in England the last month and it was pretty dreadful. Happy to see there is a new woman as Prime Minister. I am happy Harry is now a father to a prince and princess. And, I wish the royalty well, and hoping for a bright future for England. Quote of the day: Grief is the price we pay for love Queen Elizabeth Song of the Day: https://www.youtube.com/embed/QdpVxy7Mbeo Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me Elton John