My sister left her job three weeks before the date she planned to move back to New York. When that last day of work ended that's when my mega, squeeze-something-in-for every-second-of-the-day-left-with-your-sister-that-you-can, itinerary kicked in.
Our first adventure drove us through and high above the giant old redwood trees to the open meadows of the Bald Hills. Vultures sailed elegantly above us as we followed the road to the highest peak. Luciano Pavarotti sang to us from the radio with his notes serenading the rolling green meadows floating in the sea blue sky. We pulled over and sound-of-music twirled ourselves out of the car and hills-are-alive sang ourselves up to the mountain's peak. The whole while the snow capped Trinity Alps sat on the horizon in happy audience to be celebrated by two major babes.
No. No. No....Katy??? Wait, wait, wait..Julie Andrews? |
Spun dizzy, we flopped down and watched the lazy cloud shadows slide silently over the hills. We couldn't believe a place this peaceful was able to still exist in a world held captive by cell phones and instant everything technology constantly buzzing into our lives, holding our attention hostage. We walked through those meadows leaving memories tangled in the blowing spring grasses. The clouds that day would float into our conversations for years to come. With Katy leaving for New York and being so far from having a quick cup of tea in the middle of the day away...I never wanted to leave that mountain meadow...ever. But, we had walked and spun ourselves enough that day to earn ourselves a milkshake and it was time to go.
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Life really is in the moments. Margaret you have always held onto the moments in life that you refuse to not express yourself, like you did in the middle of Saint Mark's square in Venice. Opera was streaming through out the square and you popped your red umbrella to add to your dance and expression of the opera. I laughed and laughed at your uninhibited expression, that most of us repress so that we blend into a reserved society, but not my beautiful expressive niece. who always lives life just the way she feels it at the moment! I love you for this Margaret!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the image of Katy dancing on the hills of Humbolt County!!!!! Katy is so beautiful in her flowing jean jacked, sneakers, and her striking long dark hair!!!! Watch out Julie Andrews!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not seeing anything mentioned about egg tossing here......
ReplyDeletei love reading about you and your sister- my baby (now 46- ha!) sister lives in the bay area. Like you, we've had lots of good times in Humboldt Co. and even in San Marco square in Venice where we had the best hot chocolate ever! Hopefully, i'll get her up here on a horse someday in the not too distant future. Ciao!
ReplyDeleteYou may have left the mountain but that day's beauty and wonder the both of you shared lives forever. It is a bond that can't be broken
ReplyDeleteGerry
When I read this wonderfully written entry I thought of this Dave Matthews version of John Lennon's "In My Life".Click on the highlighted "geraldatwork" to listen.
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ReplyDeleteAnonymous works! Dance for me. My two little free spirts dancing on the mountain. Written with style, humor and love.
ReplyDeleteDEAR MARGARET IT WAS WONDERFUL AND YOU MADE ME CRY. WE FORGET TO HOLD ON TO THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS THAT MEAN SO MUCH. YOU MAKE WORDS DANCE WHEN YOU WRITE, ITS BEAUTIFUL. I FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT MY SISTERS AD EVERY MOMENT COUNTS WHEN YOU;RE SO FAR AWAY, AND ONE OF MY SISTERS JUST HAPPENS TO BE YOU'RE MOM.
ReplyDeleteYOU HAVE A WONDERFUL GIFT DON'T EVER STOP WRITING.
LOVE YOU AUNT CHRISTINE XOXX
Dear Maggie,
ReplyDeleteI am still wiping away my tears of both joy and sorrow for you & your dear sister Katie. Great times make great memories. I can only wish that someway... someday... together we can make those hills come alive. I miss the days when we used to dance in my small home in N.Y.Great memories & miss you, my friend.
Love you, Sue
You can really express yourself, such a beautiful memory and Day , that you and Katy will treasure forever. You are both blessed to have such a wonderful relationship. Love Always , Laura
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