I lost my best friend on April Ist, 2007 and am afraid I am not coping very well with the void that he has left. My friend weighed appoximately 30 pounds, was the scruffiest crony a person would ever call friend but I did. I loved him very much. There are times when I'm just on the brink of sleep and I find myself groaning audibly over the loss of my most trusted companion so I think I will try and speed the healing process by relating some of my most precious memories.
I was on my way to the Okanagan to pick up my children, it was a dreary, wet west coast day but my spirits were buoyed by the anticipation of seeing my children again after a very long separation. Deciding to take the less travelled route I found myself coasting along that glorious region between Kelowna and Vernon. I had been on the road for several hours so I decided to take a short break at one of the rest stops. By this time the rain was falling steadily, my legs were cramping up and a breath of fresh air, a cup of coffee from my thermos (Cuban roast with a hint of cinnamon) and I would be refreshed and ready to continue on my journey. Sitting at one of the picnic benches under a canopy of pine trees I thought I heard something, very faint, coming from the direction of the lavatories. Listening intently, trying to separate this particular sound from the cacophony of birds, rain and water I heard it again. Peering through the latticework of lacey green undergrowth I was able to make out two little dark brown eyes peering back at me. And then, the sound again. A mewling, whining little cry such as would not necessarily be heard if not were it meant to be. To be continued...
Monday, August 20, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
I've been gone so long
I have been gone so long. I don't really know why, other than to say that facets of my life have the power to overrule. And by that I mean, my son, my need to find employment, Christmas obligations, my other son starting his first semester of college. Well, you understand. I have been painting, a little here and there. So, I will post it here.
No, I took this picture of a bouquet of roses given to me for my birthday. A reference photo I hope.
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