Best presents

 

Over my lifetime I have received many presents, for birthdays, for Christmas, out-of-the-blue (that was my husband’s specialty, not on the day, but any time!)

 

I asked for pearls for my 40^th – and got them.

 

I got lovely made-in-school presents from both children, most of which still reside in my home (yup I have a problem getting rid of paper – an issue which I have addressed many times, but never seem to solve. Once I even took photos of all the childish artwork – then still couldn’t throw out the objects themselves).

 

I have received beautiful presents from my girlfriends – again most of which are still used.

 

But a late birthday present this year really was perfect.

 

For those of you who know me, coffee is sacred, at least twice a day.

My son and daughter-in-law offered me the latest in high-tech: a “nanopresso”, a mechanical coffee machine. I am no longer dependent on an Airbnb having an espresso machine, nor a hotel having the gratuities in the room. I can go ANYWHERE, just my machine and I!

 

Sometimes, some people just get it right.

 

 

September 19

 

For most of the world September 19 will always bring back to memory the Queen of England’s burial in Westminster Abbey, a place impregnated with history – a history, which if proof were needed, shows that that trite phrase “life goes on” is ever so true.

 

However parts of our time spent here on this earth stop suddenly with the death of a loved one.

 

For my siblings and myself, September 19^th will always remind us of the loss of our sister.

Today 10 years ago.

 

RIP Pat.

 

You are remembered, you are loved.