Write whatever you normally write about, and weave in a book quote, film quote, or song lyric that’s been sticking with you this week.

As Gorgeous and I finalise our summer plan, the lyrics of the Bravest Man and the voice of Bobby Womack are following my steps through the day…

“In the universe
Is the one who has forgiven first
he bravest man in the universe
I got a story I want to tell
Gather round me
Gather round me boys and girls

I once was lost
But now I’m found
Whe I beer uṗ so high
I always know how to come down

The bravest man in the Universe
Is the one who has forgiven first
Yeah
Shame on me, shame on you
It’s up to us
What we say and what we do

Would you stay in the sun
Would you stay in the sun much too long
You try to find the shade
Shade that makes you feel at home

The bravest man in the Universe
Is the one who can forgiven first
The bravest man in the Universe
Oh ah
The bravest man in the Universe”

I find the words inspiring, his voice enthralling. So, how about the plan? Well, soon we are free. Just one more week and she’s free to go… Cool evenings and endless nights will be ours. We attend our son’s graduation first week in August, one birthday party, and then we are off to Northern Germany, and endless photo shoots. No, dear readers, not all the pics will be made public!! But you’ll see some. Then Berlin, our city, with Sarah, and later, Elsa, who I hope will be my model for the Melissa book. What a prospect! In the meantime, more work on the synopsis for Elsa, more writing on the novel, and some pics!

Let’s enjoy this late summer…

And still the bravest man in the Universe…

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