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More contrast in my life…

Kevin was living and working in Utah, for ski season this winter, after returning from a summer gig in Alaska. He came home about 6 weeks ago. The contrast: empty house/full house. Missing the tranquility of the empty house…

During my recent vacation, I spent some time with Gadget Girl, a good friend who lives in the Virgin Islands. (Yes, we have some history together, too). It had been about 9 months since I saw her last, and it was a real treat catching up. She also took me on an “off-the-grid” tour; spots only known by locals. It was a lot of fun.

 

Vacation in the Virgin Islands was fun, but my time with Jenn was marred, slightly, by the fact that I wasn’t feeling well. I came down with a fever and cough—very annoying. Still, if I’m going to be sick, it may as well be in paradise with Jenn! I’m bummed I missed the infamous Full Moon Party at Bomba Shack; we’ll have to go back for that one in the future. Contrasts: healthy vs. sick, time with Jenn vs. time alone.

A little home improvement lately, as my deck is now sheathed in stone, the attics insulated and new travertine going into the house right now. It’s disruptive and the chaos in the house contrasts with the order that I so enjoy. Now, to get a Jacuzzi installed…

And, of course, the weather! It’s funny how happy it makes me to experience the recent heat wave, then the moderate weather that followed. I love Southern  California, the sun on my face, the sea breeze at the house in the afternoon. Ahhhh. Winter in SoCal is not horrible, but Spring has been springing for a while now, and I see blooms everywhere, soaking up the sun.

Life is good. Duh…