Dear Friends,
Merry Christmas — the day is almost over. From what I know of each of you, it was peaceful, rich with family tradition and gratitude. I am realizing more and more that my life overflow with good things. Clark’s death has magnified awareness of each moment’s blessing. So it was a good Christmas, and despite longing for Clark to be here, it was a happy one.
The opening of presents had just begun when I woke up, so I quickly joined the fun. The gift I love most is Juliana’s drawing of an owl on my paper stocking. It may become my trademark. I’ll send a photo soon.
Presents, presents, presents! Paper, ribbon, where’s the trash? What can we save? Does Santa recycle? It was fun.
Later, I met my friend Lesley at the Peacock Café in Coconut Grove; we discussed poetry, dogs, and her recent visit to Havana and her family home of Cienfuegos, Cuba. (Take small steps when dancing the salsa … )
Then an early dinner with Steph’s family at her grandmother Valerie’s — also in the Grove. Laughs again and easy talk. I like them! Then back to Key Biscayne just in time for dinner (!) I passed on spaghetti, joined in for the talk and the wine. We ate by the water; the wind picked up and blew a napkin away. Perfect weather!
You see what I mean — Christmas moments, rich and rare.
Love,
k
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