So beautiful, Maria. I love this idea of allowing household objects to be company at moments when interpersonal connection is scarce! It deepens and sweetens what I was feeling last weekend, my appreciation of the home space I have and the fact that “quarantine,” for me, means being in a safe and cherished place. The starfish arrangement is gorgeous, spilling toward the floor as it does. And I laughed that Shirley is now joined by Merle 🙂
It’s so difficult to allow the memory of love and goodness to abide when there has also been hurt or loss. I’m impressed that you can think about this so generously and write about it that way. Thank you for the invitation to let the experience of love live on.
xoxo
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