the word was in my head. the task was to find a spinet. to find a spinet i must go to a museum. i know for a fact our museum has no spinet on display. but i know i have a photo of a spinet that i took in the last two years or so and the search in my archives revealed i took a photo of a spinet last year when i visited chicago and junko @jyokota brought me and DD @domenicododaro and family to see the art institute of chicago. so le voilà! a spinet! a spinet is a small upright piano.
today the universe gave me a surprise. my sister and i were walking along the danforth and we passed by this fruit market that we used to frequent when i used to live around there. i was looking at the giant ripe mangoes and i thought of ada, my bestie here in toronto; she liked mango and every year, except this year of course, i would give her a half a dozen of those big long mangoes from ataulfo, mexico. my sister suddenly was pointing at someone then i heard my name being called. she was wearing a mask but i did recognize her wild curly hair as well as her husband. we were so excited, we almost hugged and at the very last instance checked ourselves and just give each other a wave even though we were arm's length from each other. it was sad and funny at the same time. we all walked together for a couple of blocks before we parted ways and promised that we would make plans to go and have dinner.
How lovely that you run in to your friend!
I learned a new word today - would have called it a harpsichord, but Google tells me a spinet is a small harpsichord.
A lovely capture - really enjoyed your narrative - I've only seen my friends in person twice since March - both times we were outside, more than 6 feet apart - it's an effort to remember you can't hug hello or goodbye, or even be close enough to see a photo on their phones!
I have never seen a spinet this fancy before but it is a fantastic s word image for you!
I learned a new word today - would have called it a harpsichord, but Google tells me a spinet is a small harpsichord.
It is hard to see friends and not give them a welcoming hug. Hopefully soon...