Ya beauty!

It happens. Age spots suck.
You are still marvelous.

Sad, indeed. Where I live in the California high desert is a Hanta hotspot. We have to be careful around sheds, outbuildings, etc.

Oh, and it costs several thousand to give up one's citizenship.

Thank you for sharing this! Oh, Ella. There will never be another. Perhaps my proudest achievement as a mom is Babbo's willingness to share his love of her with anyone who will listen.

Me, too, Poppers. Me, too (the NYTimes Pickle Biscuit recipe is pretty good and looks like your scones).