Sunday
Somewhat of a desperation blip today. This morning we took Philip down to the airport, for his return to Randolph AFB in San Antonio Texas. The weather was mild today but really grey and dismal, and wet at times, so instead of going for a walk in the afternoon we went to the fitness center, and Roger worked out and I went swimming.

This plate brings back special memories. Roger bought it for me during the years we lived in France. He went for a weekend retreat with some of the other leaders of our English-speaking church to l'Abbaye Notre Dame du Bec in Normandy. One of the activities of the monks is making pottery. Roger is not much into surprise gift buying - he very rarely brings me back anything when he goes away, so this was particularly meaningful. I think he may have had some help from one his female companions! We use it as a cheese plate when we are entertaining, and otherwise it lives in the dresser so it is always on display.