My husband Michael, whom I’ve been with since 2010, has many helpful sayings, including:
- “It’s never what you expect,”
- “First guess, best guess,”
- “There will be trials and tribulations,” and
- “It’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with.”
“It’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with” is reassuring to me today, as I experience my usual nervousness about leaving home to go to a strange and unfamiliar place (even though that place is Italy, which I’ve always wanted to visit). It helps to know I’ll be with three long-time, wonderful friends — Jeanette, Janet, and Ray — whom I was with at film school in the 80’s.
And even though I won’t be with Michael and our two cats in Italy, I’ll be with them through the magic of FaceTime.
Are you with me here as I share my images for today?
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I am with my cuddly kitten on Cuddly Kitten Day, for now.
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Here’s what I find when I search for “it’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with” on YouTube:
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It’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with and thanks to all who are with me today, including YOU!
I am with you, wherever you are. Have a great time, Ann!
I love that you’re with me, Maureen!
A glass of clean water to drink from my tap, Ann is a pretty good body of water to me every time. Enjoy your trip to Italy and time with your longtime friends!
I prefer tap water too, Mark, and the trip was great!
I did almost all of my traveling alone, except for one delightful trip I took with my daughter Caroine and her bestie, Jeanie. I rented a car for Turkey, but we also went to Greece. I remember Caroline asking photographer Jeanie why she kept taking pictures of the poppies on the Acropolis, and Jeanie replying: “The way they’re dressed. They’re asking for it.” https://www.barbarasbookhouse.com/Speaking-of-Greece
That’s a great story, Barbara, and it’s always great to be here with you.
My favorite body of water might be Radnor Lake which was manmade in the early 20th century for the railroad but has since become a wildlife refuge and community park open to everyone. Even by myself I’m happy there, but on the subject of whom you’re with, I like Carolyn Forche’s “For The Stranger”.
https://readalittlepoetry.com/2011/06/06/for-the-stranger-by-carolyn-forche/
I’m always glad to be with you, Chris. Thanks for sharing that wonderful poem.
I am so glad you’re going on a trip with friends to Italy. Lucky you!
I AM very lucky, Jan.