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Heartwings Love Notes 303 - My Annual Vacation

Heartwings says, "A vacation is when you have no responsibilities except to enjoy a good time."

On my recent annual visit to see her and her family in Italy, my youngest daughter spoiled me wonderfully. She is married to an Italian and together with her daughter and husband, she has lived there for fifteen years. On her annual visits to the States she has many commitments and we have only a little time to be together. When I visit her, she devotes most of her time to me.

In Italy I get a wonderful vacation from my responsibilities at home. I also have time to write, sketch and take photographs. Cobblestones and marble, Roman arches and medieval architecture, not to mention ancient sculptures are everywhere. The ubiquitous red tiled roofs with their interesting chimneys and cupolas inspire my desire to sketch. The unique wrought iron work and the antique buildings call out to my camera lens.

While I am with her in Italy my kind daughter makes sure I have zero responsibility or work of any kind except whatever I might choose to do to be helpful. I also get to spend quality time with my granddaughter. In addition my daughter always plans a visit to somewhere I have not yet been. Mostly, however, we spend time together in her lovely home. More than anything else this is the reason I visit every year.

The freedom I have there is conducive to the flow of my talents. When I am home, the call of my daily duties is louder than the whispers of my poetic inspiration. As I recognize this I realize I need to discover how to create more balance in my life here so that I can bring some of my vacation mind into my daily life. Yet while I cherish the opportunity my vacation gives me to be creative even more do I cherish the chance to spend quality time with my dear ones who live so far away.

May you find opportunities to practice your creativity as often as possible.

Blessings and Best Regards,
Tasha Halpert

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