The tightrope
I never argue with Yoda. Right he almost always is.
“A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.” — William Arthur Ward
Hello everyone (those of you who are still with us). I have missed you immeasurably, and just couldn’t go another day without posting. Or maybe it’s partly that I need some escape, however momentary, from getting my papers done. (OK Amy, I hear you, I am getting back to work now! You need not tell them about the other momentary escapes that somehow added up to hours.)
Seriously, I’m worn out with being serious, so I just headed over to the trusty Yoda Meme Generator and made a photo the easy way. Besides, I could hear his wise little growl in my ear, telling me that wait I should not. I can always count on the old Jedi master to remind me of serious things in the funniest way possible. We used to say (only half-jokingly) that Daddy reminded us of Yoda.
I’m going to try my best to be back here regularly, and I’ll update you little by little, as I hope you will do too, in the comments. The short version is that Matt and I are OK, we are surviving, and some days are better than others. Thanks so much for all of you who have continued to keep in touch, sending me warm thoughts, little remembrances and much-needed prayers. Though Matt’s situation (and therefore mine) is still in limbo, I have a few happy things to report, so stay tuned. Note to Pat: now is your last chance to tell me if you don’t want to see your smiling face coming soon to a blog post near you!
This post was first published seven years ago. I had fully intended to write several new posts to fill the long gap that I left in 2017 (which was the longest gap ever in this fairly steady blog) but I was once again overtaken by crisis. This time it has been a loss that is, in some ways, even more difficult than Jeff’s death nearly eight years ago. A few of you will know what I’m referring to, but those who are in touch with me personally can write for more details if you want them. I apologize for the long delay in posting and answering comments. Things are looking a wee bit more positive now, and I hope they will trend in that direction steadily. Until then, please know I have NOT forgotten you, or this blog.
It seems uncanny to me how accurately these posts seem to mirror much that is happening in my life now, seven years later. Perhaps history really does repeat itself.
The original post, comments and photo are linked, along with two other related posts, below. These links to related posts, and their thumbnail photos, do not appear in the blog feed; they are only visible when viewing the individual posts by clicking on each one. I have no idea why, nor do I know how they choose the related posts. That’s just the way WordPress does things.
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Defeat Despair 
KkSo pleased you’re back with us Julia. Down under we are having the coldest winter for quite a few years. They and summers have been reasonably mild since the bushfires and floods in some parts of Australia. I’m at present sitting on back porch, covered in, enjoying the sunshine. It faces North so during winter, sunny a good part of the day. I recently spent time with my sister and brother- in-law at their farm about 600k south west from here. They grow canola, which is just beginning to flower, wheat and corn. My nephew has taken over the running of the farm now. My sister is a gardener and in spring and summer the garden is colourful with roses, salvia, lilliums, daisies,and other plants that tribe in the area. Guinea fowl, geese and peacocks roam the gardens. At present there are two white ones as well as the beautiful coloured ones. I love spending time there. As for my garden has remaining camellias flowering and lots of bulbs emerging. Anyway Julia, enough of my chatter, although I hope you enjoy hearing about life here. You and Matt are often in my thoughts. Dorothy 🌺
Hello Dorothy, it’s always such a joy to hear from you! While you were having a cold winter, we had three weeks of temperatures in the 100’s range here in Virginia. It is finally beginning to feel cooler here. Are you beginning to see signs of springtime? You’re fortunate to have a porch with lots of sunshine. Your sister’s home and garden sound lovely. Enjoy every minute you can with your sister. I miss mine beyond measure and the days are still very painful without her. YES I do love hearing about your life there! It brightens my day! and I too think of you often, especially when I’m dreaming (planning?) of somehow making a trip to Australia. My sister and I had hoped to go there together someday but I still have not given up the dream of someday going there myself. Meanwhile I truly to enjoy your news from “down under.” Wishing you a long and lovely springtime!