A Pie for Tom

Tom came to dinner Sunday and got a surprise... a rhubarb pie, my first one. I did it just for him.

Me and My Friend Clevel

Afternoon coffee with a cherished friend ranks near the top of life's pleasures. Clevel always told me never to invite her unless I really wanted her because she would always come. She came for sharing and she came when giving was needed...not just for me, but for many. She left us this month, but in my heart she still resides. Cheers to a remarkable and loving friend.

Judy's Birthday Book

Yes, I recently had a birthday. You may think this post is "all about me," but it really pays tribute to my BFF who cared enough NOT TO BUY the best, but to MAKE the best birthday card ever. Hours and hours of effort went into producing this book that I have shared in the video. How wonderful to have such a friend.

She Loves Me

How do I know she loves me?...


This absolutely delicious, labor-intensive, homemade birthday cake delivered to my kitchen table is confirmation.

Thank you, my dear friend.

JAWS in February

If you missed this month, then you were definitely talked about...but only a little because we all have too much other stuff to talk about.

Delightful Surprise

Today I opened the door to this lovely gathering of flowers. Not everyday that the doorbell signals such joy. John and Marie Grey of Connecticut sent it as a thank you. This couple bought Walt's Buffalo Soldier painting a while back. They were back in town recently and decided to look him up. By happenstance, Walt was on duty when they came by the River Arts Gallery. Walt invited them to have dinner with us. We took the opportunity to show them a few of our favorite SA places before introducing them to La Fonda on Main. It was indeed our pleasure to get to spend time with these visitors, and these flowers are the whipped creme on that dessert. Thank you, Guys.

Summer Quilt Camp

My quilt group, the Steet Magnolias, meets monthly, but we have a camp in the summer. That just means a daytime / all-day meeting. Today's meeting was at Linda's house. Her house lives on five acres among her various gardens. We first greet the pets and then check out the gardens. Finally, down to a little business before lunch. Lunch being the highlight of the day. Delicious food and, ..."talkie, talkie, happy talk"!

Guess Who Came for Pie

Clevel Sluder called this morning to say she was in town. My first response was, "Can you come for lunch?" Clevel always told me not to invite her unless I really wanted her because she'd alway come. Well, I'm always ready for Clevel to come. She is one of my dearest and oldest friends from Corpus Christi -- oldest figuratively and literally. She turns 90 this December. She could pass for 60 any day. What a joy to have spent the afternoon with this lovely lady.