Yes, the cello. Which CD of Bach suites should I choose?

Being near a lake, paying attention to dear friends, stepping inside poetry, singing alone, creating “whatever” every chance I get, sorting rounded stones —well actually going to the North Shore in any weather, playing in garden dirt and hugging a dear pet (need to attend to that as our snail isn’t hot on the idea). Ya, that’ll do.

Frustration’s claws found their prey. Dense blanket wove of nimbus ply covering unopposed my hopes today.

A delight to read…the imagery, plush yet feather light. Yellow, too — “Nature rarer uses yellow than another hue saves She all that for sunsets (and your retreat), prodigal of blue”. Unwrap your favorite vase. Emily gathers wildflowers sparkling with dew.

Your message hits home with me. Thank you.

Your message appeared just fine. Thanks for sharing YOU. Sincerely, Hines

I’m glad you wrote, Kate. I admire your fairness, the thoughtful way your message flows and your broad knowledge of health concerns/issues . I liked receiving your reply today on another topic here at wOw. We both value reason, common sense. This wOw site has grown and it can be hard to find friends’ posts. Minnie Mouse, I discovered, can help me find you. Have a lovely evening Kate Arnott-Hawkins. Talk to your soon. -Hines

M S - Wonderfully stated and in every way resonates with me. Thank you -Hines

“Sunshine pours out rather than in.” :-)

Ask, listen, be present, observe and kiss like it’s the last day on Earth.

Love your lively parody, Emcye : )

I loved that speech. it had me sitting forward in my chair hungry for more. My own intensity surprised me. Another person I always look forward to listening to is you at wOw, Diana. I am working so must be brief. Another time I will expound. Bye for now, Hines

Kate — your reply nor your other posts do not seem long to me at all. In fact I would like to hear your thoughts for hours. I am pleased to have read this personal story you shared: “The most famous person I wish I had met is Eleanore Roosevelt. The most famous person I met was a holocaust survivor who I took care of when she was dying in UCLA hospital. She was difficult and demanding and in terrible pain. But she was so interesting ,talking about the old days in Buda -Pest and her upper class life at the time mingling with the Gabors and others when she was a young woman. Her name isn’t important but she taught me a lot. Her tattoo on her arm was her identity when she was leaving the world as it had been in a concentration camp surviving most of her family. As a child of the depression even after WW2 I was an innocent in a different world. I needed to hear what this woman had to say. My life and vision was expanded exponentially. I grew to love her and cried when she left us. Nurses in my day were trained not to show emotion. I grew up.” You know, I like wOw because I learn & grow here AND meet different people. You are special (compassion, character, integrity) and I’m glad you wrote here. My sympathies on the passing of Minnie Mouse. It seems some animals & personalities are true matches for people. I have had that in my past too; such unconditional love. Probably my greatest joy and the easiest thing to recall that makes me sad, tearful. The chihuahua has a good home with you, I’ve no doubts. Who’s “in charge” at your home - you or him? (smile) I must close and get back to my project. Oh, me? I’m now in public health (disease and emergency preparedness areas) and it is a much better fit than the ol’ HMO I was at for 23 years. Bye for now. Very nice to meet you Kate Arnott-Hawkins. -Hines

Kate — your reply nor your other posts do not seem long to me at all. In fact I would like to hear your thoughts for hours. I am pleased to have read this personal story you shared: “The most famous person I wish I had met is Eleanore Roosevelt. The most famous person I met was a holocaust survivor who I took care of when she was dying in UCLA hospital. She was difficult and demanding and in terrible pain. But she was so interesting ,talking about the old days in Buda -Pest and her upper class life at the time mingling with the Gabors and others when she was a young woman. Her name isn’t important but she taught me a lot. Her tattoo on her arm was her identity when she was leaving the world as it had been in a concentration camp surviving most of her family. As a child of the depression even after WW2 I was an innocent in a different world. I needed to hear what this woman had to say. My life and vision was expanded exponentially. I grew to love her and cried when she left us. Nurses in my day were trained not to show emotion. I grew up.” You know, I like wOw because I learn & grow here AND meet different people. You are special (compassion, character, integrity) and I’m glad you wrote here. My sympathies on the passing of Minnie Mouse. It seems some animals & personalities are true matches for people. I have had that in my past too; such unconditional love. Probably my greatest joy and the easiest thing to recall that makes me sad, tearful. The chihuahua has a good home with you, I’ve no doubts. Who’s “in charge” at your home - you or him? (smile) I must close and get back to my project. Oh, me? I’m now in public health (disease and emergency preparedness areas) and it is a much better fit than the ol’ HMO I was at for 23 years. Bye for now. Very nice to meet you Kate Arnott-Hawkins. -Hines

Just read this thread with Rocky, who’s so supportive. May I read whatever portions of your ‘remembrances’ you feel you could share I happen to enjoy typos; it’s the simple things in life. Makes me smile. These days my mind will re-name things when the actual word doesn’t come right to the fore. Tooth Fairy will be Pillow Lady. That layered bacon thing (at lunch) - got a guess? Pfunny sometimes. Besides the preference for typos i happen to care. Back to my projects…