Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Tuesday, January 6, 2015 -- Mattie died 278 weeks ago today.

Tonight's picture was taken in January of 2009. This was not an atypical photo for Mattie and me. Mattie loved to put his cheek up against mine! I remember Mattie's cheeks were so soft, it was almost like touching silk at times! As you can see, people would say we looked exactly alike, but besides looking alike we had very similar personalities. We were both emotional people, high strung, and sensitive to our surroundings and others. Two peas in a pod. Yet Mattie had Peter's curiosity, his need for movement, exploration, and inquisitiveness. So he was quite the blend of the two of us!

Quote of the day: Connecting with those you know love, like and appreciate you restores the spirit and give you energy to keep moving forward in this life. ~ Deborah Day

Today was our first snow fall in DC. This did not thrilled me at all! As Peter walked to work, he sent me several photos. However, I wanted to get out and about today, so I too went for a walk. 

When I was of driving age, I was living in Southern California. As a high school student, I learned to drive in Los Angeles. Therefore, I can safely say I have NO idea how to drive in the snow. But in DC, I am in good company, because I would say.... neither does anyone else around me!!! Which is why being on the roads isn't the safest place to be. I was thrilled to remain on foot today. This is what the quad area of the George Washington University looked like with a dusting of snow. 

Believe it or not, this was what Pennsylvania Avenue looked it. Totally not plowed. The roads and sidewalks were a mess this morning!

Outside my window was this beautiful sight!

My friend Mary Ann went for a walk today and sent me this lovely photo! Mary Ann knows I love this wild grass by her home. I have passed this grassy bush with her on a walk we did together this summer. Why do I love this grass? Because this grass is next to a bunch of rose bushes and a lake. The roses remind me of my friend Margaret who died in June. In fact, right after Margaret died, Mary Ann sent me a photo of the roses by this grassy bush. Mary Ann did this because she knew that Margaret was an avid rose collect and cultivator. I have seen this grassy bush throughout the seasons and it is very special when a friend sends me a photo during the day. It just lets me know that I am part of her journey and was thought of today. So to me this grassy photo has multiple significance!