In Search of Jane

In the UK this week there was the discovery of a possible 'lost portrait' of Jane Austen found. This opens up a world of possible interpretations of who Jane really was, both physically and mentally. The cult of Jane is going strong, with new biographies being published next year, as well as several mystery novels that seek to solve the question of how Austen died. One novel suggests that Austen may have been the victim of arsenic poisoning, and wants to cast new light on the mystery of her death.

One thing is clear, Jane Austen and her novels are still in the public eye, as they should be.

Saying goodbye is never easy.....

I will soon say goodbye to two people who have shown me the way to live life is to grab on to it with both hands and take the plunge. Both are moving to the UK, fulfilling the dream and starting out on a new adventure. I am so sad to see them go, especially since they are the ones who pulled me out of my shell and were never afraid to give me a swift kick up the backside if I needed it! They accepted me, warts and all, always there to laugh or cry with. I hope that I gave as much to them as they have given to me. In honor of the event here is a poem:

CIRCLE

A circle joins us together

here as we stand

at the crossroads

of life

Once the circle is broken

Can it be repaired?

And if not will there

Always be your

face in the break

or as we go down the

roads of life

towards our goals

we will join again

because

A circle can never be

broken

Goodbye, Farewell my

Friends

Join again soon.