Where are you?

Bill and I had supper last night with Rosemary and as almost always, one of our usual topics: "Where in the world are so many people we know?"

Bob & Eva are traveling from Swissland to the USA, perhaps meeting up just-by-chance with Pam & Linda Satchwill  who are in Vegas for a George Strait concert. For certain they will also enjoy good times with Scott & Tonya in San Francisco, and so many other friends and perchance a couple of cousins in CA. 

Etsuko is working and visiting India,  Dr. Schmid in Russia, friend Laura Swartley in Croatia (When I Googled Croatia I sighed at the beauty of the place--I wasn't really sure where in the world it is--It's also where I saw these beautiful Easter eggs; noted that Croatia & Albania just joined NATO and am politically deeeeee-lighted at the change in direction for foreign policy.)  

Ben Kaplan also just returned from Europe, according to Ann Satchwill's quick facebook report; I think my sister-in-law Jenny's still in Florida, Ruth is for sure home from the hospital & doing great, oh, and we know that Kris & Michele & family are off to a mountain cabin, Renee Kaplan is visiting Davidson from Northport, NY, Marg & Jack are going to KS and OK next week, and Jane & Darrell will visit here April 16th.  I guess there's nothing more intriguing than on any given day, to celebrate all the places and people who are travel-bound for business or pleasure and all of us in celebration of mobility!

At the same time, I am enjoying the delights of a Spring Break night at home--hangin' out in my oasis, had a sunny day, blue skies, sent off the taxes, got the car washed (do you love that commercial where the guy reminds the other guy that the sign says, CAR WASH--not rinsed!!! But I guess it's NOT such a good commercial because I have no idea what they're selling) 

Oh--speaking of commercials--I think I HEARD Sara Krider as the mother's voice for Mrs. Paul's--and if you haven't--go immediately to facebook or You Tube to see Michael Krider's writer's credits for an extremely thought-provoking  Film-Fest entry.  

Thanks for all the many Peeps thoughts--buy em cheap (cheep?) two weeks from now, save me a pack or two--I had some last night that were for sure from 2007--perfect!!!  When I finally get finished with this teaching gig I'll drive around and pick up stale peeps!  There's a plan.

Hop-py Easter, Alleluias and skipping mountains in mother's memory; for my Jewish family, I'm remembering the meanings of Passover, and if we're not so into the religious celebrations, these eggs are soooooo beautifully detailed, look around, and remember to pay attention to the minutia of each moment.  It's my reminder to practice patience and think of Grandmother/Mother's advice, "pretty is as pretty does!"  No matter that I'm sometimes sad, angry with righteous indignation, have those awful creaks, moans and groans, I'm going to be pink and pretty this week.