
Buona festa della mamma!
Oggi, cari lettori, non posso che rivolgere tutti i miei pensieri, le mie emozioni e le mie intenzioni alla mia dolce mamma che non c’e’ piu’.
L’anno 2023 e’ stato cattivo con me: mi ha privato della sua vicinanza. Anche se era molto anziana, il dolore e’ stato grande, poiche’ eravamo molto legate, visto che sono figlia unica. Ho avuto comunque il dono e il privilegio di poterla seguire e questo ci ha unite ancora di piu’. Ora cerco di concentrarmi su cio’ che mi ha lasciato: i suoi consigli e il suo esempio di donna forte e saggia. Avere questo blog mi ha aiutata a distrarmi ed elaborare il dolore.
Dedico questo post a tutte le mamme che conosco e che per pura coincidenza sono volate via nell’ultimo periodo: la mamma di Barbara, la mamma di Elena, di Sonia, la mamma di Don Giorgio, la mia collega Paola R. (che era mamma), la mamma di Andreas. Aggiungo la mamma di Risto, mia suocera, che pure hanno lasciato un gran vuoto.
Come commento musicale ho scelto l’ultima canzone dei Beatles, per tre ragioni: primo perche’ e’ uscita proprio nel periodo in cui mia mamma se ne stava andando, secondo perche’ e’ una melodia particolarmente struggente e terzo per quel refrain che dice: “Now and then…I miss you”.
Eccola: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opxhh9Oh3rg
(Nella foto: rose per mia mamma nel suo colore preferito).
Happy Mother’s Day!
Today, dear readers, I can only concentrate all my thoughts, my emotions and my intentions to my dear mother who is no longer here.
Year 2023 has been bad to me: it just took her away from me. Even though she was very old, I suffered painfully, as we were very close, given that I am an only child. However, I had the gift and privilege of taking care of her and this united us even more. Now I am trying to focus on what she left me: her advice and example as a strong and wise woman. Keeping this blog has helped me distract myself and process the sorrow.
I will dedicate this post to all the mothers I know and have – by mere coincidence – recently passed away: Barbara’s mother, Elena’s mother, Sonia’s mother, Don Giorgio’s mother, my colleague Paola R. (who was a mother), Andreas’ mother. I will add Risto’s mother, my mother-in-law, who left us as well.
As a musical commentary I chose the Beatles’ last song, for three reasons: first because it was released right around the time my mother was leaving, secondly because it has a heartbreaking melody, thirdly for that refrain that says: “Now and then…I miss you”.
Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opxhh9Oh3rg
(In my shot: roses for my mother in her favourite colour).
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I like your latest post on the magnolias. I am sorry I can not comment on the post. Take care, have a great day!
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Thank you so much anyway. Take care and stay well!
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Beautiful series on the Gulls! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a wonderful weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment!
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Love the post on your beautiful swans, lovely captures! Thanks for linking up, have a great weekend.
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My pleasure. Thanks and happy weekend to you too!
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Happy August to you! I enjoy your post. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. Have a great day!
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Thank you Eileen. Happy August to you too!
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Love your sparrow video, grilled bugs must be a yummy treat for the birds. Thanks for your link and comment.
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Thanks for hosting. Happy weekend!
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Happy Ferragosto! Take care, enjoy your day!
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Thank you Eileen. 😊
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Your latest post is lovely. beautiful landscapes. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.
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Thank you so much. Happy weekend!
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Love your Goldfinch images, it is a pretty bird. Take care, enjoy your day!
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Thank you Eileen. You are a bird specialist! Happy Tuesday!
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Hello,
You have a wonderful collection of mushrooms. We are not seeing many here, maybe it is too dry here. Have a great weekend.
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PS, thank you for linking up your Goldfinch post. They are beautiful birds. Happy weekend to you!
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Thanks. I wish the same to you!
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Yes, they are lovely. Thanks.
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Your Rauma post is lovely, what a beautiful city.
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Thank you so much. 😊
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August flew by! Lovely images. Wishing you a happy month of September.
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Thanks. The same to you!
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Beautiful collection of windows and buildings.
Happy September! Have a great week!
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Thank you Eileen. Happy September!
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