Sicily Day Trips: Ficarra Birthday Lunch
This birthday was a significant one, 62 - I am eligible for social security! My benefits start in December, which is nice, but being pension-eligible does tend to make one feel a bit old. However, since moving to Italy, I feel at least 15 years younger, so that is really not bothering me. My seaside Sicilian life has provided the health benefits that I had hoped for. Yay! Since I am feeling younger, I have decided to redo my 50s - because I can - LOL! My friend Lori said I look carefree in this photo. I am feeling more energetic! While life always has its ups and downs, my 50s were particularly challenging, as my mom died, I dealt with a scary illness, and I lived through our shared trauma of the pandemic. In addition, I moved 3 times, including Across the Pond to another country where I didn't speak the language. As well, I lived on the road, out of a suitcase and backpack, for over two years. While a lot of that last bit was fun and full of adventure, it also presen...