A friend sent me a "FW" through e-mail. It was titled 'the Old Phone'. You know the kind of e-mail I mean. They are usually jokes, a photo, or a story. This one was a story; I cried my eyes out. We all know someone who is singing in another world.
Here is an excerpt.
Then, there was this time, Petey, our pet canary, died. I called, Information Please and told the operator the sad story. She listened, and then said things grown-ups say to soothe a child. But I was not consoled. I asked her, 'why is it that birds should sing so beautifully and bring joy to all families, only to end up a heap of feathers on the bottom of a cage?'. She must have sensed my deep concern, for she said quietly, 'Always remember that there are other worlds to sing in....'
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Hi Nadine & Owen,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're on the adventure of a lifetime. Good for you guys.
Enjoy every moment.
I'm looking forward to living vicariously through your blog. I'm dreaming of the day when Dave and I can hit the road (and the ocean) to do some travelling ourselves.
Thinking of you back here on the coast,
Sandy & Dave