A call from my son-in-love, Timothy! Early summer day the past being “gone” having a conscience sharing a meal with Mom red pens vegan food (it’s yummy!) reconcilation Hearing my front door open and Francesco’s voice yelling up: “Mom!” Anthony & Amanda’s visit

Learning and UNlearning What I know/what I don’t know What I’ve gained/what I’ve lost Action in spite of feelings Anthony wanting to dance with me at his wedding Seinfeld reruns! My Uncle Moe Helping Mom today Shoes on sale!

Continuing Talking with women in their 80’s and 90’s Getting vaccinated Buds blooming Jelly beans (oh yeah!) The sun’s heat Talking with my son-in-law Dad’s old slide photos The Three P’s: protection, purpose and provision My kid’s laughter

Quiet prayer Freedom in my time Making new mistakes Having a sister Looking forward No Covid symptoms Pancakes My daughter-in-law joining “the tribe” Mom answering the phone Good examples in my life Water and lemons Common sense The stimulus check! Zoom visits Asking for help Eyeglasses Grocery delivery

Surviving my moods and feelings Chiropractors Mom’s laughter Living small/loving large Falling snow A neighborhood bakery Stephen King! “Little D” – her life “Dungarees” Washing Mom’s sheets for her

Being here since 1957 Living thankfulness Surviving the pandemic Open spaces Continuous clean time Coming into truths Words not said and texts not sent The good Dr. Martin Luther King (oh yeah!) Chihuahuas!! Mom @ 89!! My daughter-in-law’s kindness That God is real for me Looking around my small apartment and seeing the Taj Mahal!…

XXVII years clean A growing “tribe” A great sponsor Praying before “sending” Restarts/do-overs Anthony’s love & kindness Amy & Rachael (big time!) Income Apples! Talking with Marc Snow boots Health care Talk radio My kids challenging me – always Christmas cookies Spiral Ham! Mom coming to my house Slow, consistent surrender Barb’s anniversary

Mom! New windows Paper and pens Leftovers The wisdom to know the difference (sometimes) Paula Drawing back curtains to let daylight in PJs Patience at the bank Sponsees Oreo candy canes BB! Mom still being able to come over to my house NPR radio Being Covid free

The sound of neighbors Nina Simone Being organized! Jo & Barb Life’s challenges (not really but I’m taking a suggestion! ;-)) Not using my phone Thoughts released through dreaming Daughter and Son-in-Love’s anniversary Who I am; who I’m not; who I’m becoming California; Ireland; Hawaii; Puerto Rico; Santa Fe; the whole East coast Mom still…

Stretching A Higher Power’s sense of humor Discipline Fellow travelers Brushing my teeth Possibility “Outside” help Met needs The elderly Mom Francesco’s visits Free time Purple grapes Blue skies Not knowing 3 amazing adult “kidz”