“Sisters” (Jeri & Joy, 01-04-07) — Image by kenne
For there is no friend like a sister
In calm or stormy weather;
To cheer one on the tedious way,
To fetch one if one goes astray,
To lift one if one totters down,
To strengthen whilst one stands
— Christina Rossetti
Pala Casino, Spa and Resort Pool Area — Images by kenne
Since moving to Tucson ten years ago, we have annually spent Thanksgiving
with Joy’s family in southern California. However, because of COVID, this year,
we will be staying in Tucson.
Instead of the usual big family get together (as many as 25 people), we decided
to meet two of Joy’s sisters (Jody and Jeri) at a neutral location, and of course, for them,
it would have to be a casino.
So, last Wednesday, we drove to Pala Casino, Spa, and Resort, which is located in
the mountains northeast of San Diego. Since I’m not into gambling, I spent time
around the pool, took photos of oranges, and listen to live music in the casino.
During past visits, I usually spent time walking the 1.5-mile Pala Band of Indians
Cultural and Nature Trail behind Pala Spa. This time it was closed.
We returned to Tucson last Friday.
(During this time of COVID, we have found casino resorts to be relatively safe, keeping everything clean, requiring social-distancing and masks, except when eating and drinking.)
— kenne
Black and White Sisters — Image by kenne (October 2006)
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— Emily Dickinson
“Sisters” Joy and Jody (June 2, 2003) — Image by kenne
― Toni Morrison
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Sisters Spend Time Together In The Desert — Images by kenne
Sisters Jana, Jeri, Jody and Joy gather in southern Arizona, experiencing the year’s highest temperatures. Unphased, they were here to spend time with Joy on her birthday, which included visiting Bisbee and Tombstone.
kenne
Sisters — Image by kenne
Jeri, Joy and Jody — Image by kenne
The main reason why Joy’s sister’s (Jeri & Jody) and mother (Virginia) came to visit us during this hot time of the year was to be together for Joy’s birthday. It had been a long time since all of them had been together for Joy’s birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOY!
kenne
