Life is speeding by...
now that I have clocked 65 years
looking back
it feels like a bit of a blur.
Japanese Tapa Bar lunch out with my husband and our son
who gave me this beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Flowers are filling many vases here in The Humble Bungalow.
Chester reminds me that we need to stop and smell the flowers!
Love a green and white bouquet.
Birthday lunch out with my girlfriends.
We have a wonderful restaurant nearby called Nourish that features healthy food.
The focus of the menu is mostly vegetables.
This grain bowl had lentils, roasted veggies, kale, radish and carrots
served atop a bed of butternut squash miso.
It was incredibly delicious!
A rather silly impish smile
as I hold the vast bouquet of flowers that my darling husband bought for me.
We both enjoyed a quiet dinner out at a local hotel.
The place that mom, my sister and I used to go to on Tuesday evenings.
I wore mom's pearl ring and had a glass of mom's favourite white wine.
Remembering her on the anniversary of the day she passed away.
It is with mixed emotions that I celebrate my birthday
while I remember it is also mom's day of demise.
Thankfully I have a supportive family and friends who cheered me up.
I am so grateful to have had mom in my life for so many years.
I have many special memories and a few of her things
that continue to remind me of her everyday.
A surprise package arrived in the mail.
From a dear reader of my blog
Rosemarie
She knows me well and sent me these cute socks.
I am going to wear these a lot.
They are fun and will add some oomph to my basic wardrobe.
Thank you Rosemarie!
XO
The sun is shining and there are signs of Spring
flowers are coming to life and popping up in the garden.
I feel more energy and enthusiasm when the sun shines.
Do you?
"I enjoy the spring more than the autumn now.
One does, I think, as one gets older."
~ Virginia Woolf ~
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19 comments:
IS THAT MY ROSE MARIE the one in CANADA who works in a THEATER?!!!
BY the GIFT I SAY IT IS!SHE IS SO NICE AND THOUGHTFUL ............
I had forgotten your MOTHER PASSED on YOUR BIRTHDAY!
Looks like you have adoring men in your life and GIRLFRIENDS!
I WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY HEALTHY YEAR AHEAD!
IS that House done next door?
I missed a few posts when I couldnot COMMENT!!!!
XX
Happy Birthday, you look more like 25 NOT 65! It looks like you are having a day as sprcial as you are to all of us! How bittersweet to lose your mom on your birthday but how wonderful you are pushing through your sadness honoring and celebrating her along with you today. he flowers, lunch animist especially you are all gorgeous!
I'm glad you had a happy day to celebrate. I'm sure it will always be tinged with the memory of your mother's passing. Lovely flowers and food.
Yes it’s the same sweet woman who works at the theatre!!! The houses next door are all finished and occupied. They’ve been done for quite some time now...one has been resold for a startling price!
Have any of your Italian friends been affected by the Corona virus? I am washing my hands a lot!
Thank you GG...I think we all feel a bit sad on the anniversary of our beloved family and friends’ deaths.
Life has its ups and downs and we must press on...one cannot know joy if one has not felt sorrow.
Yes that tinge of memory will be with me forever...mom was a wonderful woman and later in life she became a great friend. We had lots of fun outings and laughter together which is why I miss her so much.
YES, schools are closed for my nephews for ten days.......the quarantine time is 14 days SO THATS AN ITALIAN WAY TO DO THINGS!!!Seems they did a few things wrong at the START by NOT quarantining people getting off flights from CHINA!!!
I love the photo of you with that absolutely bountiful bouquet. So cute. The lunch looks delicious!
Happy Birthday to you, and it is bittersweet with the memories of those we miss. I always wear my mother's ring in May for Mother's Day, and in September when she was born.
Looking happy on your birthday.. what lovely flowers. It seems they both know you love white flowers! Enjoy your blog as always.
Beautiful pictures and great stories. Hard to believe that we are over 60 !! I remember well when we dodged our mothers as much as possible as teens....
My very warmest wishes to you. Sharon.
A very happy birthday to you - and thank you for all the wonderful posts throughout the year.
Happy Belated Birthday! You do have an impish look! Rosemarie is such a nice woman. It's lovely that you became friends with your mother. That lunch looks yummy.
Happy belated birthday! I love the photo of Chester with the flowers. What a wonderful day. You look lovely!
The flowers are still going strong!! I am going to try and find a recipe for that tasty lunch!
Thank you Michelle...nice to know that i am in good company wearing mom's ring.
They do know I adore white and green bouquets...perhaps they read my blog :-))
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
I know I can still remember playing at Lafayette Park and having sleepovers!!
I have been away at the cottage this past week...hence the late response to your comment...I saw snow at higher elevations on SSI this morning...hope you are warm and cozy!
Margie,
Your comments always cheer me on and inspire to keep up on the blog!
Wash your hands and stay safe during this Covid 19 pandemic
I thought "imp" too...my husband snapped a few photos and this one was the better one! HAHA
I'd love to find a recipe for this lunch bowl...will do some research and see what I can find. I have been reading your posts of Mexico and hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and those tasty looking meals!
Thank you Jennifer,
He's always getting into things...he is a very curious cat!
Stay safe during the pandemic...fortunately we have lots of soap available.
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