“What is it ? You seem perplexed,” Johanna asked. Rene looked out into the horizon as he spoke, “Oh, it just that I feel that I am overwhelmed by life’s stresses and under whelmed by the joy it gives.” “One must find joy within oneself first to be able to see it anywhere else,” Johanna assured him. Rene smiled. “Yes, I know, you are right.” They sat in comfortable silence. “My sister is here. I apologize for her already. She is in one of her moods again,” said Rene. “No need to worry. I have a lot of practice dealing with your sister and her moods,” Johanna smiled. “You and her have some kind of falling-out between you?” he asked. “You could definitely say that,” Johanna said not wanting to elaborate. “Well, I hope she doesn’t spoil our evening,” Rene frowned.
