The weather has changed! Rain and clouds have rolled in. The day was very
\n grey. It is in stark contrast to the weekend — a weekend that hasn’t been
\n all that wonderful. Today I’m feeling much better and not as well as I will
\n feel tomorrow. That is definitely goodness.<\/p>\n
I moved to a much better hotel in Gent (the Sofitel Belfort). The
\n difference between the two hotels is simply amazing. The price is almost
\n twice as much (particularly when I include the cost of parking), but the
\n difference in services and amenities is also more than twice. For instance,
\n the availability of English-language newpapers. It is good to get
\n re-acquainted with what is going on in the world. I think my
\n experimentation on hotels is coming to an end. I may look at another hotel
\n here in the area but the looking in Ourdenaarde is over.<\/p>\n
This week is also a week of a couple of sad anniversaries. Traci was born
\n and died on the 15th of January and Trevor died on January 18th. The week
\n helps me remember how fragile this life is and how suddenly it can come to
\n an end. Perhaps that’s why a bad weekend at my age is such a waste. There
\n are far fewer weekends left in my life than I’ve already enjoyed. Traci, we
\n never knew you and have that opportunity to look forward to. Trevor, we
\n miss you terribly and the reunion will be sweet. We love you both!<\/p>\n
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The weather has changed! Rain and clouds have rolled in. The day was very grey. It is in stark contrast to the weekend — a weekend that hasn’t been all that wonderful. Today I’m feeling much better and not as well as I will feel tomorrow. That is definitely goodness. I moved to a much … Continue reading Next to Last Day<\/span>