I was born in Massachusetts. Four of my five sisters live in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, as do countless relatives. I go back as often as I can, because I'm not completely me unless I'm in that environment. My family has instructions to divide my ashes when the time comes: half here in Colorado, half there in New England, off the coast into the sea. I'll be going for a visit this month, traveling on Easter Day. I'm badly in need of sister time.
An ideal trip to NE for me includes spending time in New Hampshire where two of my sisters and my niece live within minutes of each other. I have my own room in one of their homes. There will be horses, chickens, goats, dogs, and cats and beautiful country, lush with trees, to enjoy. Then it's to a world connected by buses and subways to Boston to savor museums and the spicy flavor of city life. If I'm able, I transport myself down to stay with my cousin on Cape Cod to the tranquility of sea and sand.
My roots are deep here in Colorado, but part of my soul waits for me there.
I've never been to NE! The one place in the country I've never been! It sounds just *sigh* happy amazing... my husband and I will be visiting, the first time for both of us, come September :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that you are still so connected (and hopefully always) I have given up on being connected to my roots that way, although there are still many I love Family and friends, but we have all moved around so much! http://4covert2overt.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI long to visit NE and that portion of coast line. My soul rests on the Oregon Coast, but does vitalize along the beaches around the world. I shall get there someday.
ReplyDeleteOne of these days I'll get out to New England. And Colorado.
ReplyDeleteLiz A. from Laws of Gravity
I would love to visit New England myself. I've never been but would love to see all the historical sites and see the leaves in the fall.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your divided feelings and your need for "sister time."
Enjoy your time "home" and your sister time. My heart is still in the woods and on the lakes of Minnesota.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by to see me. You have a beautiful site here and refreshing posts! I'm reading several before getting back to writing. Have a great day!
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