I am really blessed. We attended the graduation of our Chinese son, who graduated summa cum laude with distinction from the school of management. Four years ago we met him at the airport, fresh from China, and took him home to help him settle in at our University. We have been blessed by his presence at Christmas and during other school breaks. It's been a joy to get to know him. I can't help it be proud of him---even though he's not really mine. I do claim him, though! It was wonderful to meet his parents for the first time.
It has been one thing after another the last few days. We got a new piano. A new OLD piano. It is 107 years old, and grand----upright. It's really beautiful, and I am happy to have it replace the piano we wore out. I know it has a history, and I'd love to find it out, but I think it's impossible. We did enjoy meeting the previous owner.
The old hive was dismantled today. The Queen and her five attendants were dismissed. She just wasn't laying eggs, and no one was left to care for her. Amazing that she was the last to go, but queens do live longer than other bees. The other two hives are doing well. Some compensation for the sad loss.
The fish are back in the pond for the summer. They seem happy to have room! The lawn is mowed, the annuals are planted, and there are buds on some of the peonies. Our lilacs are through blooming, but I'm still enjoying other lilac patches in the area. Glorious Lilacs! They are the welcoming committee for summer. What a gorgeous time of year.
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