Mom’s headed out this afternoon. Poor woman has read her way through four books as I’ve tried to keep up with email (horrible stuff, that, sometimes) and grade a batch of papers. Thankfully, all of this recent visiting has a) raised my spirits and b) worked up in me a hunger for real work. So I already have a list of work goals for the end of the month that I think will keep me plenty focused when she’s gone. And, at any rate, we’re down to three weeks. I’ve been away from Sydney for three weeks before. Wasn’t happy about it, but know I survived it!
Speaking of Sydney, on Valentine’s Day a dozen yellow roses showed up on my doorstep, carefully carried by a young delivery guy up our icy steps (and driven up our icy road!). They are beautiful! Mom approved, too 🙂 So, as I continue my emotional roller coaster, I have an elegant visual reminder that Sydney’s still out there somewhere.
Erin
Alan Schmierer
It was a luxury to have the opportunity to 1)visit a bookstore 2)purchase books 3)read, read, read!
Re: Yellow roses – beautiful! So glad Sydney has a romantic streak!