In my life

Three trees
Originally uploaded by lusignan

There are places I remember
All my life, though some have changed,
Some forever, not for better,
Some have gone and some remain.
All these places had their moments,
With lovers and friends I still can recall,
Some are dead and some are living,
In my life I’ve loved them all.................

Mosaic on cross

Mosaic cross
Originally uploaded by lusignan

For a solitary traveler a cemetery is a perfect destination. The light was beautiful today and there was a crisp cold wind. As I walked among the graves, along the paths and up the hills I thought about my dear friends that, shall we say, have gone to the other room.

It was amazing to read the inscriptions on the gravestones and monuments. So many men and women with histories...buried under the fallen leaves. It is so true that in the grand scheme of things we are here on this earth for a very short period of time.

Let's make some noise.

Nostalgia is a dish best served sweet.

Parliament, Quebec City
Originally uploaded by lusignan

End of an era.

On Thursday evening, my employer (the Quebec government) held a mass retirement party for all the departmental employees retiring in 2007. The event was held at a non-descript hotel in the suburbs of Quebec City. Initially I had decided not to go....but after much thought I changed my mind. I was hoping that the event would bring closure.

So far, it has only brought confusion and mild depression. Maybe that will change....I still have another 6 weeks to go before the big day.