Food, Friends and Fun

The Hero often finds time long as he wanders through the countryside. Maybe that is part of the reason why he has so many mentors and companions -- these roles are vehicles to speed up the plot and provide our Hero with distraction. This weekend was full of companions and mentors and it passed in the blink of an eye.

Dave and Ange spent Friday evening with us. It was a lovely relaxing time. I made a lasagna in the afternoon and an easy puff pastry apple tart. They brought a cheesecake, caramel sauce, garlic bread and wine. Plus gifts for me -- a soft pillow and throw, perfect for afternoon naps. It was a fun evening and we got to hear about Dave's reno projects, his new job and Ange's travel plans for later in the year. I think the last time we saw them would have been my birthday in February.

Wally called Saturday morning. He, Jen and the kids were in town and dropped out for a quick visit. They were driving a new-to-them car they are in the process of buying. Ryan saw a bee and got a little freaked out. He's going to have to get over that...his house has tons of flowering plants. It was the first time the kids had seen me with no hair and they both seemed a little shy because of it. Jen reminded them they had talked about how the medicine I took made my hair fall out, but made me better...still it is a shock when you're not used to seeing my nearly bald head all the time.

Saturday evening Kelly came out and we started our "Sex and the City" marathon. We made it through seasons one and two. It seems very decadent to do nothing but watch back-to-back episodes of a show all evening and all day; decadent but fun. I'm guessing next time we'll tackle one season at a time. Rob was a sweetheart and gave us lots of space -- he did a little fishing and watched a ball game or two.

I received a card from Lisa on Friday. She included the means to treat myself to a DQ Blizzard. As she says, every life needs a little a ice cream. Of course it would be better if she was here to share, but I'll think of her while I'm enjoying it.

It's been like an extended Christmas around here, with all the gifts. And while I enjoy being spoiled, I want to stress that it is not expected or necessary. I don't want anyone to feel obligated to give me gifts! Your calls, notes and visits are more than enough to perk me up and lift my spirits.

The weather looks good for today. I think I'll take advantage of it and get Cole out for a walk (gotta burn off all the food I ate over the weekend) and maybe do some weeding. After all the activity on the weekend I'm charged up and ready to face the week.