The colors are just perfect. I found this and was completely surprised and, oh so, touched. They were dedicated to me and some other women I admire. Thanks so much, Mr. Golby. The bougainvillea brings back all sorts of African and Middle Eastern memories.
But more than that. The blue and whiteness of the arrangement coincidentally matches the news I have to share ...
It is too exciting to write about.
I feel quite giddy.
We are flying to the Island of Rodos in May.
We will be there for my birthday.
My father was born there, in Rhodes Island, Greece.
His father was the Chief Rabbi of Rodos.
... I have never been there ...
What a wonderful trip for you Tamar. I know you're excited. What a beautiful way to spend your birthday. Cheers.
Posted by: Joy | April 18, 2006 at 10:24 AM
Happy BDay Special Lady! The book is in the mail.
I want to know more about your family---I'm fascinated by Sephardi---not having any among my recent (say, the last four or five hundred years) kinfolk. Amazing our bond is never broken despite that fact!
Your flowers are beautiful---and to my mind preferable to those that wilt, croak and sit stinking on the endtable. I've gotten so practical in my old age.
Have a lovely week dear Tamar.
lucyd
Posted by: goldenlucy | April 18, 2006 at 12:09 PM
Great choice! Is your grandfather buried there?
Posted by: Danny | April 18, 2006 at 01:31 PM
How incredibly fortunate you are!
Posted by: MB | April 18, 2006 at 05:00 PM
Thanks for all your good wishes.
Danny, am not sure about my grandfather. I am doing some internet and family interviewing research at the moment. My father was born in 1894, so it is hard to find people to ask about this. There are many people with my father's family name buried at the cemetery in Rhodes so I will try and find out as the weeks go by. Very interesting and exciting for me right now ... finding my roots.
Posted by: Tamar | April 18, 2006 at 07:02 PM
Hooray for you! What a fantastic place to celebrate your birthday and vacation/honeymoon with T. and relax and possibly find your roots. I am so excited for you!
Posted by: Janna | April 18, 2006 at 09:46 PM
I'm looking forward to the post-Rhodes leg of your trip, the part where we get to meet!
Posted by: savtadotty | April 19, 2006 at 04:33 AM
Oh dear, savtadotty - our meeting has been postponed. Check out:
http://tamarika.typepad.com/in_and_out_of_confidence/2006/04/changing_plans.html
Dear Janna,
Thank you so much. You know how much this means to me. I'll be e-mailing you anyway. How lovely to hear from you. I surely do miss you!
Posted by: Tamar | April 19, 2006 at 06:27 AM
Yesss!!!
Posted by: mary | April 19, 2006 at 12:57 PM
What a beautiful place! May you have a wonderful and safe trip and discover all that you wish.
Posted by: Winston | April 19, 2006 at 08:55 PM