No Valentine

Well, Valentine's Day came and Mike never appeared.  It is interesting - other people have said they have had visits from their departed loved ones, but, no, not me.  And I even believe in ghosts!  Oh well, maybe the departed one has to believe in them, too!  Anyway, since Mike wasn't here, I just gave myself a visit to the nail shop and got a manicure - bright pink for spring arriving.  And I actually waited tables in the Treehouse Bistro - a place everyone should visit for the food, the wine and the great friendly atmosphere.  While it is not hot here, it was definitely nice enough to take the dogs for a walk on the beach several times this week (with a light jacket and jeans, of course!).  Tomorrow, I will be playing golf with my son for the first time since October.  Hopefully, at least part of my game will return.  I haven't hit a decent shot since Mike died, and I don't know if it was me, or a curse from Mike for never having liked to fish.  Perhaps he has forgiven me and I will able to beat Shawn soundly - as every mother should.  Anyway,  I still miss Mike like crazy, but am in good health, happy to be visiting North Carolina - and ecstatic to be away from SNOW!!  After visiting Florida in March, Gretchen will be flying into Tampa from Texas and we will drive down around the south end of Florida and through the Keys before going on to her house.  This could be the end of a beautiful friendship because I, like Gayle King, love to sing in the car along with the CD's - and I can't sing either.  Well, after reading this, perhaps Gretchen will pack ear plugs!  However, you will hear from me quite a bit before we take off.  After all, I have to keep reminding you all - and myself- that life really is good.  Thanks for tuning in. Ricci