Time does fly. Lynn,
an artist and dancer friend from my first time in college, came by for lunch
one day last week. It was a quiet cool
day, and we talked our way through lunch by the bay, and a trip to the top of
the point.
I was born here, but she wasn’t. She arrived at age 16, and she must have
missed the mandatory grade school trips to the bay and the point. I grabbed the moment and up we went through
the big houses, the military bases, and up to the top of our best view of the
city. I love showing off this lovely
city.
We missed her special friend Dee who couldn’t coordinate
time or budget with Lynn’s family visits.
Lynn is considering moving home again from Salt Lake City. She’s been struggling with a particularly
invasive bout of skin cancer on her forehead, but she has only family
here.
She did come upstairs and see the latest photos of family
and her friends….thank you Lynn. She was
appalled at how ill my Ex looks…how near death.
I became aware how far apart in ages I am to many of my friends from
those years. Most have moved away, and
many find it hard to communicate.
One cannot go back, but we can all grab a few moments in the
now.
Life is Really in the
Footnotes:
In California there is always style, even when fighting cancer. She is quite lovely, as is your city.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to show your friend the sights. Good to know you are enjoying life.
ReplyDeleteOh I wish your lovely friend well. Beautiful spot you've shared. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tabor. Lynn looks great.
ReplyDeleteGirl time is so important -especially now.
Just off to see a dear old friend who left us to live near her daughters.