I have returned from paradise and assimilated back into the routine of Saipua, what with its flowers, its dinners, its friends, girls, walks, wine, emails, plant watering, candle lighting.

Everything in my apartment smells like the sea. Shells and pieces of coral keep emerging from my pockets and unpacked bags.

I'm overwhelmed this afternoon with the best news from friends, anticipations for a traveler, and all the catching up we have to do in the coming weeks. There is so much love I can feel.

While I was away I had a mystic vision of sheep and specifically sheep's milk ricotta. If you know about such things, lets talk.

I've missed you.