Funny that when I awakened this morning to thoughts of my Gran's birthday, these photos popped into my mind's eye, where their images are etched for all eternity. I knew just where to find them, as well as the precious letters written home to us, as Gran traveled in Italy and France with her friend (to the right in second photo). It was a milestone trip for her and will be spoken to at greater length in the very near future. The photos, circa 1963, really did stop time, affording my current reflections on love.
So, when the sky clears tonight, please just look for the brightest star, and shout out some special wishes to the real Queen Mary, whom I love dearly.
