They skipped the second plums picking yesterday in the end and are making jam today. They are both very active, it is a joy to see and hear: they are happy. I have no plans today and it feels like a Saturday because we skipped the farmers market.

mom read the Blue coyote and the two dogs in French: she liked it. And it immortalizes her and her parents' town: Racine in the eastern townships. It was a fun text to translate last week. Thak you God and buddha for my mom especially but my dad too. They are so happy: what a joy to talk with them a few times a week, almost daily. Thank yu lord and Buddha. Om shanti om! amen!