The new house is coming together very slowly after all the packing, stair diving, unpacking and trying to figure out where stuff goes in the different environment. I have a little patio garden that has made all the effort worth it. It doesn't get much light but hopefully I can find enough 'shade loving' plants to keep it green.

We get keys early, the movers have been ordered for September 24th and I'll even have time to clean up our place for the Germans. Now I really need to get to work packing!

... in the city that is famous for tolerance and freedom.
Last evening around 8 p.m. John and I were walking thru a nearby square and heard some 'lovely' music. As we drew nearer the music stopped and we soon saw why. The police were asking the musician to stop playing because it was too loud! I couldn't believe my ears. Too loud! The kids with ghettoblasters in this square are louder and I've never heard a cop tell them to stop. The 'offending' music was melodic and delightful and a... read more

Now I've dun it! Broke my arm yesterday, Mass is off this weekend and I'll prolly be out of commission for 6-8 weeks -akk! :(

The balmy evening breeze dances in my hair as I wander through the tunnel of trees toward the train station. After the rain the indigo sky is streaked with the palest of purple clouds and the air is fresh and clean. Two beautiful days with two beautiful men - life is good!