It was the loveliest of birthdays. The day was sunny and warm. I went to see my parents and spent the afternoon on the porch.

Mom made a cake with broiled coconut frosting.

Dad made me a rolling pin out of hawthorn wood.

I got to see my sister, a nephew and his family, draw with chalk on the sidewalk, read books to a great niece, and untangle a Corgi from under a yew bush.

My 3 sons acknowledged my birthday with a text, a call, and flowers and chocolate.

It was a good, relaxing day, with humans that I love. No masks. Good simple food, laughter, love.

I could ask for nothing more.

Your friend,
Anne Dovel