F or the almost 20 years that she lived in Mexico, one of my late mother's Irish friends frequently mentioned having a "No Day." A day with no social obligations, chores, tasks, or other work that interfered with whatever personal interests took one's fancy on the day in question. Since today -- a gray and chilly Saturday -- is Mom's birthday, the Grand Duchess is out with friends, and the Young Master is ensconced on the sofa in the TV room with a cold, yours truly is taking his own such No Day. I think Mom would approve of my decision to make the world go away, as the old Eddie Arnold song intoned, even if only for a little while. So, I will spend Saturday afternoon focused on that first squadron and small regimental staff of Eureka Saxon cuirassiers. These have stood waiting untouched over on the painting table for almost three weeks while we skied and otherwise gadded about with snowy, winter outdoor activities. I hope to share a painting update Sunday a
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Please be sure to take her out to somewhere special or get her some flowers or something . . . hmmm, maybe she'd like a few regiments of her own?
-- Jeff
Good to see that hard work and dedication is rewarded.
Hearty congratulations again.
Now the Grand Duke should at the very least provided some fancy bauble or trinket to adorn the fair Duchess when they attend their next function (which must be soon as they celebrate their good fortune)!