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Life Lived Italian's avatar

Hope your son is okay-- such a horrible way to begin the year. I used to be in the music business (in NY) and so many good friends- musicians, DJs, producers, singers-- are suffering through this catastrophe. It's hard to grasp the scope of what's happening there.

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Michelle Ciani's avatar

He’s safe, had to evacuate and was later allowed to return to his place. So much loss!

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Lea S. Jusi's avatar

Glad your son is safe. And thank you for saying this out loud - A Slow Start to January is what I usually have and is what I want and cherish because, except during the pandemic year, we always travel overseas for the holidays. And our trip back home a few days ago took an unexpected turn when our long flight home was canceled (mechanical issues with the plane), rebooked 24 hours later. So what was supposed to be almost 24-hour journey home became a 48-hour thing, which included us and many other passengers being out in sub zero, snowy Toronto weather without our winter coats and boots for a few minutes, queueing up for hours to get vouchers, to check in again for our new flight, etc. Crazy.

Now that I’m home in Singapore, I am grateful for my slow start to January. 😊 Wishing you the slow start you want and need.

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Alana White's avatar

So glad your son is safe. And how I wish I had some of that panettone...:)

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Michelle Ciani's avatar

yes, I wish we could have panettone year round!

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Gillian Longworth McGuire's avatar

Sending you a big hug. My musician is on the plane about to land a LAX. Where he is living is safe for now, but it feels like anything could happen with this monster.

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Michelle Ciani's avatar

Thanks Gillian, his place is right on the evacuation line so he can't go back yet but he is safe - wish he would move back to Italy!

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