I am really a very, very lucky lady. I am married to an artist and I have a son who is a famous blogger. One is a brilliant communicator who uses words and the other is a great communicator who uses images. It is as though their creativity creates a magic carpet that I ride high in the sky. It is a wonderful thing and hard to describe.

For me this is the special part of being a woman. The joy one feels when your child is very successful. The love from a best friend that continues to grow even though we are married. Being able to appreciate all this comes from the core of my female being. For me it is all instinct.

Today when I looked out at the bird feeders, I saw that the little finches are turning golden. Spring is here!!!

Yesterday two different people mentioned global warming. I think people are beginning to understand what is happening.

Perhaps Congress will be able to do something to make us feel like we still have a government. I feel just a glimmer of hope. I keep my expectations very low so I won't feel so hurt, and disheartened when nothing happens.

My dear friend is losing her battle with cancer. I know how much she wants to live. I send her my love and hold her hand very tight in our virtual pocket.