Decompression day spent relaxing in a real home with family. Got to visit my cousin who I have not seen since we were children.  Now, we are all grown up – at least physically.  Still have not gotten Millie (the cat) to lighten up, but I have a few more days to work on her.  It has kind of been hard to just relax, since we have been almost constantly on the move or planning the next move.  By the time we get the hang of it, it will be time to leave.  We need to take lessons from Millie – who has NO PROBLEM just flopping down and relaxing.

I struggled with the computer most of the day and still have not solved some glitches, even after calling my technical support son.  Dad and his sister caught up on family updates. I took some photos of my aunt’s home and her beautiful butterfly garden and plants – another person in the family with a super green thumb – I missed that gene. I hope that I get to share those photos – I will keep trying.

Today, I have chosen a quote from Buddha to describe what I observe (and admire) about my Aunt: “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly”