Parting is such sweet sorrow

This morning was so sad for me. I finally left my beloved cat with my sister’s family. Sombra is all settled in there, but I sure will miss her greeting me when I come home from work, curling up on my bed with me, watching me from the bathroom counter as I get ready in the morning, appearing from thin air as soon as I open her evening meal, and most especially giving me a hug and a kiss when I most am in need of one.

Of course, I’ll miss my sister, her husband, and their kids, too. However, I know I’ll see them in just a few months when they come to visit India. Besides, they understand why I left. Sombra will think I abandoned her. L

I very much enjoyed seeing my niece and nephew progress in their swimming lessons taught by this incredibly patient and observant former science teacher. My niece now is doing backstroke and my nephew is working on breathing correctly while swimming freestyle.

We also had a great time at the San Francisco Symphony concert at the Shoreline on July 4th. We picnicked while we listened. The program consisted of Disney tunes and several (E.T., Star Wars, Indiana Jones) excerpts of Disney films were projected on big screens as the SFSO played the theme songs. I was very impressed with the fireworks, but the kids who get to attend the show annually, thought the finale was below par. The only thing that marred this event for me is a couple hours before going, I managed to bash my foot into a little bench in the bathroom. OUCH!! I am happy to say I didn’t break anything, but my second littlest toe is a nice shade of purple right now.

The drive to Indian Wells was quite uneventful. I am still completely enthralled by the computer trip advisor. Not having to open a map and not worrying about taking the wrong exit is such a comfort. I am staying at the Mirage Spa & Resort. I meandered through the Mediterranean style paths and gardens to the pool earlier this afternoon, but haven’t quite made it to the pool yet. Hammocks, benches, and fountains are interspersed throughout the property to create a very serene atmosphere. The 115 degree weather does make it a bit difficult to enjoy the outdoors, so while I waited for it to cool off I headed over to Shermann’s Deli where I ate chopped liver and potato latkes. It should be a nice cool 99 degrees by now so maybe I’ll go check out the Jacuzzi.