like a mountain stream

oh Julia,  you know you're killing me softly, don't you?

But seriously.  Happy Valentine's Day everybody--- it is a day of flowers and candy, love notes and sweet mail surprises!  Oh yes, indeed.

We are still getting settled into our new digs (I'll be sharing photos soonest), so nothing could be more perfect than a hand-made Valentine that can be a permenant part of our space and lo and behold:  another exquisite creation by the uber talented JULIA PROHASKA.

(yes, of COURSE I hung it in our relationship gua). 

Mostly though, as utterly delightful as the artwork is (and it IS) I am completely undone by the words and sentiment that she has sent to us: 

When I saw this beautiful illustration in this local publication
I immediately thought of Squam & you. 
The magic there, the trees, the friendships . . . girls in trees - BLISS! 
Can't tell you how you've created such a lovely event at the most magical venue. 
Thank you for all the time & effort you put into making Squam perfect. 
It is truly LOVE, not just seen but felt . . . so deeply. 
I hope it always fills your soul & touches your heart as you have touched mine.

Oh man, where are the tissues?  I know I put them in here somewhere! 

Okay-- I am gonna dig through the boxes to find some but meantime my apologies for not being more present here.  I have some fabulous teacher features ready to go and they are stacking up like so many airplanes overhead O'Hare -- but we are full out trying to get everything loaded to share our goodies for the Taproot gathering at Squam that are waiting for you-- so hold tight-- top of next week and life should be back to normal-- or, you know, whatever normal looks like in my world.

may there be love all around you
love all around you

bisous, e