Lunchtime. Chick peas and baby kale sautéed in olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin. I was craving something really tasty so made myself one of my favorite easy dishes.

A busy morning washing down the balcony (moss was beginning to take hold), sweeping the porch, some laundry…

A neighbor saw me as I was working on the balcony and shouted: Happy New Year! I shouted back. It was good to see her, she's had several big surgeries that have taken their toll and I hadn't seen her about until today.