November 26, 2025
True Love.
Human home from college.


Mary sent me this tonight to show me I'm still loved.  She took this back in June at the Marlboro Remainders Opening.  I was in so much pain, but I  have to tell you having both these guys close to me still, after 51 years, still makes me happy.   Love you guys.



I'm as happy as the animals to have my human home from college. This is our last break before the end.  They have 10 days to finish their project.  So exciting!! But tonight I got to hear them sing and watch them love their animal kingdom. 

This reminded me of when Jason used to come home both from Putney and Earlham and sleep on the couch for hours.   You don't realize how much energy it takes to go to college, it really is a huge amount of effort.  


Pretty amazing.  I hope Christopher is around somewhere smiling at them.  They've really managed to carry on  all that is good about that love.   




I actually got to the Y this morning and was so pleased to be there.  I took an extra long hot tub with the gang. Then I met Dina for a 3 hour marathon to discuss all that needed to be discussed and learned.
I then went and spent an hour thinking of nothing, leaving all of the troubles behind.  I need to do that.  I need to unscramble after a major talk or event and clear my brain before I go back into the world.  
I drove to Northfield and spent the evening in the Worth house with family, both 2 legged and 4 legged.
It was a good day and yes I took in the love.




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