I have been feeling especially pensive lately (and yes, Remi might ask, “When aren’t you?”). Not sad, just with so many thoughts swirling around without my being able grasp any of them like a bear chasing after butterflies. A swirl of up in the clouds down in my cup. Something in me is preparing for the winter as the evening light slides down the wall faster and faster with each passing day. I am horribly sentimental, listening to music, the same songs over and over, creating memories and coming back to others that fill me with a bittersweet longing that is as faded as the leaves. It was only in writing to a friend earlier that I remembered that I am usually like this at this time of year.
And I have the proof. For it was two years ago today that I started this little adventure. Much has happened but in many ways, much remains the same.
I am not going to go into that for now, as it just so happens that I will be writing about it more next week for my monthly contribution to the By Invitation Only series–that is if I can find the words! But I know, I know how grateful I am for all of the 155, 267 page visits Lost in Arles has had not to mention the really beautiful emails and encouragement I have received as late.
It makes me look forward greatly to seeing what is next…side by side…
…time to turn the lock.
TWO…………JUST BABY STEPS!KEEP GOING!I cannot imagine NOT having YOU in my LIFE!Even if we have never met!xoxoxo
Your devoted Contessa
That is so true, Janey–I couldn't agree more! And by the comments here, it seems like quite a few of us are preparing for winter too. When I was travelling so much for work, sometimes I would be in the most amazing places but if things weren't good for me, inside, for whatever reason, well then it didn't matter what the scenery was.
If I help you dream a bit, that is wonderful!
Well, of course this made me tear up too! You are so amazing Sister and I love you so very much!!!
Oh hooray!!! Mango deserves all of the scratchies she can get. 🙂 How I would love it if I could make it up to meet you all at some point. Or, if you do ever come back to Provence, I hope that you will let me know! Actually my hope is to get you, me and Brooke all together for a long evening of good wine, good food and much talking…wouldn't that be wonderful?
And thank you for the reminder that the holidays are right around the bend! You are right–it put the biggest smile on my face!!!
Sending you a warm hug right back,
xo,
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Thank you so much Marsha, I feel the same and hoping that we get to toast to it one day…
That is such a truly fine compliment coming from you, Helen, thank you so very, very much. Your support and kindness has meant so much to me…
xo,
H.
And I feel that way about your responses, Amelia. You always make me smile or make me think…or both!!
Merci, Sanda!
Oh my gosh, that is a big word Sue! I am just glad you haven't given up on me…
Sending a big hug your way!!!
And I you, BLW. Merci tellement…