Savannah's streets hover in between deep melancholy and surface sunshine. The pavement itself swirls a strange melody. Each corner I turn does nothing to sway this dichotomy I feel. Rather like falling in love is the best way to describe my response to being here. Becoming rather dark and moody, John gave me five hours shore leave and I have walked and stared and discovered to my pounding heart's content! I have ultimately landed in an overstuffed arm chair cuddling my triple cappucino and computer. Almost out of time, satiated, so in love with John who realized before I did how much I needed some alone time!
Blake decided to get his hair cut for the New Year!!! He still looks like a little rocker as the decision was made to keep it a little longer on top...Dante is still insisting that he is five and wrestles daily with his brother as if his relentless strength and stamina will ultimately convince the rest of us of this truth.
My dear, dear girl,
ReplyDeleteSo you made it to Savannah before me. Wonderful to experience it through your eyes and words. I am not at all surprised that you picked up on that strange dichotomy of wonder and melancholy that attaches to old places with a rich history. Not unlike what we felt in France in a number of the smaller, out-of-the-way villages pre-dating the Romans. A bit eerie and exciting, all at the same time.
Not sure about Master B's haircut. So used to seeing him with his long locks and flowing mane. But he looks handsome as ever, would even if he were bald! As to Master D, of course he is five if he wants to be! We love the sense of imagination and wonder that he shows in his personality and character. Reminds me of when I wanted to be a "weed-climber", knowing full well I couldn't and that grown-ups would scoff--but so what. That's what was in my head at the time.
Both boys seem to have really grown during this adventure. There is an indefinable but discernible quality that comes from a voyage of discovery and adventure like yours. They will be better men for having had this experience with you and John. Will be thinking of you as you set sail for Florida and still warmer climes. Just don't get too far out to sea. It's a comfort to us landlubbers to think of you nearer shore and port-hopping your way south. By the way, it was -10 this morning!! Love to all.
D & M