My sister Alice recently obtained her visa to Australia. My sisters Remi and Alice are going to Sydney to attend my niece Katrina's wedding. I have only one niece, but am unable to join them because I cannot leave the granddaughters at home: school is opening.

Also, no one will feed and water the birds--don't ask me how many, I've lost count.

But I did promise my sister Sylvia that I would paint an oil portrait of Katrina and James.