Our last dinner at Cubano's

Vivita just sent me pictures of our last dinner together at Cubano's where the evening was classically Astrida time -- lots of laughter and joking, some serious philosophizing, some more laughter, and a good time was had by all. These pictures bring back to me
how wonderful, funny, and beautiful she was!

Vivita also sent me these apt words:

...When illusion spin her net
I'm never where I want to be
And liberty she pirouette
When I think that I am free
Watched by empty silhouettes
Who close their eyes but still can see
No one taught them etiquette
I will show another me
Today I don't need a replacement
I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant
My heart going boom boom boom
"Hey" I said "You can keep my things,
They've come to take me home."
- Peter Gabriel "Solsbury Hill"

Astrida has gone on to another dimension

My wonderful, funny, beautiful Astrida has gone on to the gods and goddesses. I will miss her greatly, but I still hear her calling my name from beyond. My greatest wishes for her graceful transitions. Vieglas smiltis!