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Lent 2023 (Penny)

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Another March Birth

Recently we celebrated Chef Carolina—whose birthday was while I was away. We also raised a toast to the arrival of Quarter Ton Events, LLC.

As grandmother, I couldn’t be more proud.

Creations from quartertonevents.com

Lent 2023 (Penny)

Happy Birthday, Rob Reid!

I’m glad I got up before Rob this morning because it’s his birthday and I was the one who found the leak. Our house is almost 100 years old so this kind of thing happens. Still, the whole time I was mopping up, I was bemoaning that he’d need to spend any time on his actual birthday on plumbing.

I should have known better. He likes projects especially when I help with the prep and clean-up. And just like during the lockdown, I took the time to watch him assess the damage, correct it in no time flat and leave me to my part of setting things straight.

We are different in many ways, this being one of them. I am feeling super warm and grateful to be his teammate—past, present and future.

Thanks Be.

Celebrating our March babes

Lent 2023 (Penny)

Zoomers and slide show

MOM is 95❣️

My mother celebrated her birthday while I was away, virtually with my e-suave sister Susan as Zoom MC. All reports are that it was magnificent. Even though Mom doesn’t remember the details, I’m sure she felt and remembers the love.

I’ll find out today because, five days after my trip, I’m feeling well and even rested, I’m taking her out for lunch. It’s still her Birthmonth, after all.

As I reflect, one of my favorite things about Mom’s party is that I let it go. As the oldest sibling, I grew up bossier than most so as I was leaving for the Holy Land, I really wanted to know this special event would be covered. Who would be responsible? Would someone go see her? Uncharacteristically, I didn’t ask.

And look at the wonderful beauty that transpired, complete with flowers and a Door Dash ice cream cake.

Lent 2023 (Penny)

No man’s land between Israel and Jordan*

BRIDGING

Wide awake again at 3 AM, wrestling.

My determination to wade in long, deep unconsciousness is failing me. I can only wait, and pray too, for sweet resolve.

This is the price of spectacular travel.

Maybe I’ll receive a new name, like Jacob did.

*Photo by James Violette