It is great to hear from you again. Boy, cold PA doesn't sound nice - out here in CA it was in the 80s/90s this weekend - whew!
I need to think about your apology - thanks for the ideas - a bit more. Maybe saying this two weeks after the fact would warm up an old problem?
On top of this, the tone of her mails has been getting friendlier again (turns out there was email trouble and she didn't get three days' worth of mine - now they came in glorious triplicate) and I think the going to dinner business is blowing over. Good how time can often heal things...
My bigger concern is now the incredibly rotten weather in Sweden, weeks of gray rain and temperatures in the 30s or 40s. Somehow I would like to support her from afar - maybe the occasional mp3 mailed over, cheering mails, etc.. I told her about the hidden ice cream, hope that cheers her up (she was digging in the garden - hope she didn't upset the hidden bulbs!)
We have started planning the party in more detail - lots of Italian food and wine - probably good to get her mind on other things.
Really the best thing would be for her to get a regular job - doing freelance design is I think lonely and maybe not made better by my being gone, even though I am apparently not the cat's meow. Being 44 and not reguarly working is I think taking a toll... at least she has a Swedish class to catch up on and regular life to keep her somewhat busy, but it isn't the same.
Her japan visit was moderately successful and she now faces a decision - take the plunge and retain a person over there to sell her (W's) wares, set up distribution and a more regular manufacture in India (where she has some stuff made) - or do everything herself, in Sweden, so probably less revenue, but also maybe less hassle. Decisions, decisions.
I really just want to see her happy..
Anyway, I digress. I will try to set up a date (dinner and overnight in separate rooms in yacht converted to hotel in Stockholm) when I get back.
Will keep you posted -
Luke
M58, xW54 S22, D18 M 1984, D 2016 Living a new life.
