It’s that wonderful time of the year,
the Christmas season, when the joy
on meeting friends who hold a special
place in your heart are here next to you.
The sadness comes when those
you’ve enjoyed, even loved over the
years, have gone. Passed away. Some
far too soon. Yet are far from forgotten.
Writer’s comment:
Spend a moment to remember them.
Those who were close and others who
passed through your life and left an
impression you will always hold dear
to you.
I lived in France some years ago and it brings
back memories I will never forget.
That small plaque at the base of Eiffel Tower
reminds me how fortunate I was in deciding
to spend a year there.
A week to get oriented to my surroundings, then
heading down to the small town of Sarlat
to work on my first book. I was told it would
take a long time before I’d be accepted by
the locals. It was total nonsense, believe me.
Writer's comment: Maybe you have no idea
how friendly the French can. be. They size you
up, taking their time in doing so, and decide
you'll be okay.