Rob is about to go out the door; he is taking an Uber to the airport. He will meet up with my sister and her “sweetie,” as she calls him. He is looking forward to eating at Pete and Sam’s, a family favorite since the fifties! He will meet an Atlanta friend and go to the Who on Friday night and they will drive home on Saturday. In that length of time I will work on the ebook.

The weather is gorgeous today; I must get out for a short walk soon.

I was watching a YouTube channel run by a Japanese woman living with her husband in Paris. She has such an elegant style, mixing both old and new things. I have never had a sense of style except with my writing. There I roam the universe of words, matching deep feelings with light humor and a touch of grace. I know the terrain of grief so well that I am free to do with it what I will.

Today the video I watched was about her furniture, china and food, always food. I have pared down the house to an alarming extent, knowing that when I move, few things will go with me. She makes me want to get out and do some antiquing, even though I have no use for things anymore. Beauty is always in style, though, isn’t it?

I have always thought that spiritual teachings were the most beautiful things because of their simplicity and depth at the same time. And I love one-liners because of their brevity.

I am still making overnight oats; they fill me up so I can cut back on sugary treats.

Well, au revoir, see you in the funny papers, as they used to say.

Vicki Woodyard

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