He is from Argentina, the first Latin-American Pope and from the Americas. He is 76 years old, son of Italian immigrants, only has one lung, lost it at early age, ultra conservative, against abortion, against same-sex marriage…. but known for his advocacy on behalf of the poor, primarily in his home country.
What is in a name? Francis of Assissi cared for simplicity, cared for the poor… He takes the bus, make his own meal. He is a Jesuit. What a change!
I feel like a proud mom. A mother who is proud of her babies. A mom who saw her babies grow up to become men. A mother who beams with joy everytime she sees them. A mother who is happy with their achievements… well, not really. They are fish. They are not mine. They are my friend’s.
I was first introduced to them a few years ago when they were these itty-bitty. No, I didn’t change their diapers but if feeding them liken to that, then I did it.
They were cute and bubbly “nemos”, yeah some resembled it, at times when Finding Nemo was in vogue. They exuded tranquility, peacefulness.
My friend built an exquisite pond for his “babies” just outside of the entrance door instead of piling them up in a fish tank and anyone coming to house could not steer clear but see them. They were there greeting anyone with their “smile” and free spirit.
That was his thing, feeding them. His zen moment. His time of great joy. His inner peace.
They knew it was time and would swim at once at the sound of the first drop of food in the water. They were hungry and fed they were.
I didn’t know what would become of the fishes once my friend moved to the new house but he quietly relocated the pond, fish included. Perhaps, some died but in my wildest dreams, never thought they would grow this big and survive this long. I wish they had names!
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year full of Joy, Happiness and Health, Wealth will come later if you work for it. Many blessings in the New Year!
Geneva’s version of Time Square. The picture is a little grim. Taken from my cell but trust me, they party like animals. Never seen so many open bottles of liquor in my life. The police, however, made its presence known and everyone was on their best behavior.
Hope yours was beautiful and you had a great time. Let’s start 2013 in a great note. I promise to have fun. New and exciting things to come!
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