Oh sweet friend, I haven't been ill, but honestly, I haven't had the desire to blog, either. Life here has been quite challenging and I just haven't had words to share. Maybe I should ease back into it with short posts, like you're doing. I hope you'll be posting on WordPress, or at least be able to see mine when I do, since I can no longer post here on Xanga unless I pay, which I simply can't do right now.

I'm so glad to hear that you, and your sweet mom, are doing better, Carolyn. I've had bronchitis myself, and I know it took quite awhile for me to recover, as well. I had no energy for anything!

Your photos bring to mind the many recitals we would go to when Ian was younger and still homeschooling ... he wasn't in them, but our friends were. We all enjoyed it when they invited us along to watch them play the piano, and their violins. Ian had more interest in the acoustic guitar ... he took lessons, but there were no recitals offered from where he took them. After he got older and went to California, he seemed to lose interest. I've always loved playing piano (but only by ear) and wish I lived closer to a good friend who gives lessons ... it's on my list of things I'd like to do someday.

Well, I'll look forward to your next 'short and sweet' post! You have a blessed weekend, my friend, and maybe you'll see something 'short and sweet' from me soon, too! ((Hugs))