Anita,

I have read some beautiful responses here from you. Your posts are always kind and wise.

Because of what happened to me, my biggest goal has always been “to not be like my mother”. With time it is changing to: I want to be a kind, good person, respectful, having my boundaries. I see it more and more clearly and I am happy I can see it.

Our conversations inspire me to be better person, nature around my place inspires me,  moments of calmness inspire me and give me hope for the future.

The snow is continuing to melt. Seems like I will be taking my regular walk, 5.6 km (3.5 miles) in a couple of hours. I usually take bear spray with me because there are plenty of mountain lions (in addition to bears) around here. Good thing mountain lions don’t seek human prey… if they did, I wouldn’t be walking outside!

Very nice of you to share it. That is a surprise! Did you ever see one there? (bear or lion). Funny thing I only recently found out that bear sprays exist. I would buy one too, for sure!

I hope you have a good day, Anita, with your usual routine.

I will respond tomorrow morning to the rest of your post.