While Nancy is listening to a CD of Steven Isserlis play cello, she suddenly made an exciting announcement. She told me that since most of her saxophone students are on Spring Break this week, she is going to have me accompany her to her rented space. I can not begin to tell you how I have pleaded with her to allow me to go on such an adventure. Finally, the day will arrive and I will be…
This lazy day is exactly what we needed at this home! Already, I have had two walks. We sat outside with two rounds of visitors and the relaxing day just kept happening. Our lethargic approach to this day was definitely mastered! After a lackadaisical Saturday, we had some discussions about the need to press on. I think humans tend to think that they must constantly pursue perfection when really we just need to PRESS ON! What am I…
Ah, the trips to the farm are so relaxing! It warms my heart so much whenever I accompany Nancy on the farm visits to see her Mom and brothers. Often, the days at the farm are full of laughter and stories that I have never yet heard. I know, for all the chitchatting that I have to listen to on our daily walks, you would think that I have heard it all, right?! Yesterday, between each round of…
Somedays, I really have valid reasons to chuckle at the humans in my life. I knew when we woke up this morning, Nancy would remember her “klutzy” events of last night. I waited with anticipation of how she would react to her previous night’s fiascos. To my amazement, I was even surprised when one of her first e-mails of the morning was titled “A Portrait of True Selflessness and Humility” and I laughed when I knew it was meant…