We had rain overnight and throughout the day. Outside it never got brighter than twilight today. I spent the day indoors doing needed paperwork. Much remains for another day, but one big piece was completed. I'll take that for a win today. <smile>
Today was also a day when some family members gathered for a celebration of life for one of my dad's brothers. I was not able to travel there so was unable to participate in person. I have spent some time reflecting on memories, though. One of my earliest memories is of him coming home from university and having to bring the washing in off the line. This brought a great smile to his face. somewhere there was a photo of this event, but I don't have it. I do have a couple of photos of him with his older sister and two older brothers (one being my dad). These make me smile. When I live in Toronto doing a professional practicum, I went to spend the weekend with him and my aunt. It was a nice break from the stresses of the program. I recall him giving me funds to cover the train ticket. That gesture meant so much to me, since I was on a very tight budget in those days. I was happy to be able to visit and could have managed the expense, but I nearly cried at this kindness. He love the outdoors and spent a lot of time skiing and canoeing in the Kawarthas with special trips to the Rockies and Alps. He loved to golf in the summer, too. He was an engineer who worked for a large corporation most of his career. He will be missed by many.
I'm sorry that I couldn't be there with the other cousins who were able to attend today. It seems we get together for funerals and the occasional wedding now. I've noted before that we are now 'that' generation, as more or those ahead of us leave, we are left as the 'old guard.' -- not a bad thing, but it seems to have arrived abruptly.
My pondering today had me thinking of home -- home when I was a kid. I often go there in my thoughts or dreams. Seeing it as it was then is special. Things seemed simpler then for some reason -- likely we didn't have to make so many decisions as youngsters <smile>. The song chosen for the day notes how home is a place in time as well as space. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Who Says You Can't Go Home -- Bon Jovi
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