Quick luggage update -- bag arrived at hotel 39 hours after it should have arrived with me. It took the airport 14.5 hours to get it into a vehicle for delivery. Who knew fresh socks would have such an effect? <grin> I did do a happy dance -- the cranberry dance of joy -- when it was delivered to my room, even though it was two hours before I checked out.
Most people gathered for the memorial headed home today. After a great breakfast at an amazing little diner, most of our group headed off in all directions. Three of us leave tomorrow, so we spent time with a dear local friend visiting and chatting. We were treated to a tour of the recording studio and introduced to four guitars -- two acoustic and two electric (a Les Paul and a Strat). Listening to various recording projects brought smiles and felt relaxing. We headed out for supper and a great visit over wonderful Italian meals. The piccata was amazing. <smile> Further great conversations occurred into the evening.The face to face visits with friends were true gifts.
Today it became patently clear - again - that I don't do goodbyes well. I suggested that we all find ways to gather as larger or smaller groups with some regularity, instead of the ubiquitous and nebulous 'someday'. These friendships should be nurtured, particularly at this point in the game. <smile> There were a few songs that came to mind for the main aspect of the day. I finally settled on one that stated well one of my lifelong difficulties with saying goodbye even when it is really a 'see you later' or 'see you soon'. Much of the story in the lyrics deals with something very different than the experience of the day, but there are bits of lyric, including the title, that fit me well. Enjoy!
Never Can Say Goodbye -- The Jackson 5
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