Linda Loves Life

My good friends from Venezuela are coming for a visit!  They are coming to the States to shop for baby things – baby Carmine is expected soon!  We are having dinner – Greek, I think.  I can’t wait to see them again! I have known Dr. Willy (William, actually) since he treated me for tendonitis [...]

Hilda is a brave cancer survivor.  At this moment, she is waiting for news from a recent procedure.  What a calm, patient person she is.  I spent the night at her house – she just needed to have someone near after her surgery.  We are friends of the highest order – no need to talk, we [...]

No appointments, no obligations, no schedule, no need to do anything . . . what a nice day.

I bought a box of chocolate hearts, A present for my mother. They looked so good I tasted one, And then I tried another. They both were so delicious That I ate another four, And then another couple, And then half a dozen more. I couldn’t seem to stop myself, I nibbled on and on, [...]

Within four days, I attended two funerals.  One of my students lost his father – so tragic – and I went to the wonderful celebration of  his life that the family organized.  The service was in Pompano Beach at the Pentecostal Church.  Much of the family came from Jamaica – emotions were so high – [...]

For the month of January, my students had to invent a rew recipe – something that could be made at school for a “buffet.”   Well, we had a GREAT selection!  Magic Milk, Chocolate Bananas, Macaroni & Tomato, Jamaican Ice Pops, Rice Cake Treats, Chicken & Crackers, Oatmeal & Fruit and more!   What fun we had!   [...]

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Yes, my daughter celebrated her 45th birthday – think how old that must make me!!  Everyone met at La Bomba for dinner to celebrate the occasion – lots of good food and conversation – and fried ice cream for the grand finale!

I had a small gathering of old friends from Barton Elementary.  Even though we have scattered to many different schools, several of us have stuck together.  We caught up on news, gossip and plans – ate and drank wine – and had a wonderful time!  We all agreed that we should get together more often!