Full of Grace

My brother-in-law came through his major cancer surgery with flying colors. There was no more cancer in the organs but a few cells in a lymph mode so he still has to endure more chemo treatments. Still considering the usual prognosis for pancreatic cancer, he is a miracle and I am fully expecting him to be dancing at my daughter’s wedding.


Enjoyed an amazing trip to Portland, OR. I had never been to the Pacific Northwest and it exceeded my expectations. Glorious gardens and mountains and trees and waterfalls and salmon that has ruined me for ever eating Atlantic salmon again.

Also included - a side trip to Seattle, a scenic road trip to the Pacific Ocean,

a tour of Portland and it’s outlying farmland, and weird things Portlanders do like tying toy horses to old horse rings

and counting their airport carpet as one of the “things to do in Portland”.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

Best of all was spending time with, and learning from, my most dear and delightful friend E, who was the most accommodating of hosts, and playing with her furry friends Pierre and Angus who were both charming and entertaining.

The last leg of the flight home was extremely turbulent - so much so that stewards were not allowed to serve any drinks or snacks, many people were vomiting, and my seatbelt was literally keeping me in my seat.

So once again, very grateful for great friends and family, the ability to travel and for arriving home safe and sound with memories that will last me a lifetime.