Missing you this evening.We have the fire roaringfor the hot tubNothing fancy except the setting.Nestled amid the orange trees Under a star-studded sky.The air is scented with orange blossomsThe evening so quiet you can hear a far-off owlNo traffic noise or street lightsJust the occasional rustle of a night creaturewandering through the grove.Wish you were…

Yesterday, our family celebrated the birthdays of Luna, Lyla, Ray, and Ron’s mom, Cindy. We had food, presents, and lots of fun. How wonderful to be surrounded by these lovely people in my life. Here are a few photos to commemorate the event. Lyla (5), Luna (ll), Nico (8), and Ethan (15 3/4 months) Ray,…