… He also assigned V & The Crying of Lot 49… I had the most mind-opening professors… Now that you’ve made me recall these works, I realize how extremely fortunate I have been. So much academic freedom — without economics predominating. Thank you!

John Updike… I recall my English professor assigning a LOT of Updike.. In my naïveté it took me awhile to figure out it was his own life he was working out— Life in his too-small house… Blue (literally & figuratively) … I still walk by it…Though he, like Alice, doesn’t live there anymore…🦋🦋🦋

Thanks Kat! I somehow missed this - so much to read, so little time… it’s helpful to be reminded of quality amongst the tumult. 🦋🦋🦋

She looks so sweet & definitely feels how much you love her. I’m SO sorry- It isn’t fair! Such an innocent, devoted & loving creature. She deserves every treat, & every pet. Sending her gentle hugs & wishes for more time. When every day is precious, may you have extra days, & may they be good ones.

Intriguing…When I expand it & study it in larger quadrants I see so much more detail ⭐️ - The black-gloved hand extended elegantly to the right; the (blood) red fingernail🩸 in the stubby fingers; her tonal color choices as well - not a “clear” palette.
Is it just me, or is there a feeling of dread?

A new word (for me), and it’s an old word.
Greek never goes out of style… 🌅🦋

How interesting! Especially the concept that we daughters see, but through our eyes, not the eyes of our mothers- although always we’re interpreting…Interpreting, interpreting—AND interpreting. What if my aunts had each made a film, & my mother..& from those I would have more nuance, more “context”?

Thank you so much Kat!🌸💖..Mischa & i ran out of room up above to tag you in my reply to Rob. But Mischa, who is pure, who is truly good, who could never even dream of the concept of hate or greed- all he’s ever wanted is gentleness, goodness, kindness. And Treats. Lots of treats! And his Dad💜💜💜

Mischa sends BarkDay cake 🎂🧁 to Kat🌸, & to Rob & his devoted Augie.. Augie w/ those expressive, wise & devoted eyes 🐶🩵💙💜…To be able to spend even one day with Mischa is a gift I don’t think I will ever quite deserve. As for Mischa, whose motto is “Food is Life” -
clearly he holds you in high esteem😍

🫶🏼💖🐾🐾

And beautifully written… which feels like it shouldn’t be. But it is.

So much pain - it’s almost incomprehensible.

Mischa being beautiful and Larkspur being a goof - I’d say you captured their essences perfectly 😍🐾🐾

That’s a beautiful poem David… absolutely lovely 💜🦋✨🐾🐾

His face! He looks like he really knows your soul. And he’s an old soul himself… 🐾🦋✨🐶