a short trip & a lasting impression, 2011

Dearest Michael, 

For many months, I have spent a lot of time in self-reflection and examination of my life. 

This is one of the things i was trying to tell you the other day; I was thinking about 

peace and contentment.  That we must know this in ourselves, first. Smell, 

taste, sight, touch and listening to our own mind and spirit. Everyday things. 

Everyday life. And during times of personal conflict and struggle, we must try 

to draw on the strength that the goodness of everyday things bring to us, 

to pull us through.  You bring joy , and life, and love to my heart everyday. 

Love, Mom