Friends. etc...

Friends, etc...

Today started and ended as the day before my loving charming daughter's Baby Shower. Honestly, I am having a bit of a problem dealing with the fact that I will soon be a Grandmother...I previously thought that was for "old" people...and for the record I do not feel old...I am in the prime of my life...

Friends are folks who love you for who you are...people who understand...that you do not need to "defend or hide" yourself from...and most importantly you do not need to fabricate to gain their acceptance. I am so lucky to have Virginia as a friend...tonight she fed Laur and I, and was a support in one more day of life...she never judges...I can say what I feel and she gets "it"...children are not perfect...and basically life is challenging...as well as rewarding.

One of the many gifts I have learned in the past 2 years is that I must love people for who they are. This is a lesson I am attempting to impart to my Daughter as she makes her way in the World...and is looking forward to the birth of her Son...

This is a picture that I took in China, that was better taken by someone other than me...I love it because it is beautiful...and the colors provide me with an inward smile...

Great Friends

Great Friends

There are days I am smart enough to know that I am blessed, and then of course days I struggle with my life in general. Today was fantabulous...a spontaneous trip via Ferry, as is our custom, to the City for lunch, a ton of Girl Talk and ridiculous laughter, and a trip through the Jewelry Mart...and oh, did I mention the chocolate malt?

This was the only trip where Debra had actually parked her car, and it was not necessary to run down the street, and jump in on the fly...something that I have enjoyed in the past...though the last trip had us running after a car, that was not exactly driven by Debra...now that was an adventure...

This is a picture taken at the Ferry Building. The Ferry ride never ceases to amaze and delight me...and I so enjoy the endless discussion with Barbara about work, children, life in general, womanhood, and this trip the joys (and possible challenges) of being a Grandparent...very valuable information...

Friday, at Last...

Friday, at Last

Today started early and ended late...and in between was filled with events I am not thinking about until Monday with the exception of a call from a best friend who I have not seen in way too long. She and I once covered the Bay North together (normally a 5 person job), and though we had not met before this event, found our way quickly. We have weathered personal, family and work related storms, and I am lucky to know her...above is a picture of our "storm" today in Sacramento...I love the lights, and the shadow of raindrops on the windshield...this was taken at the stop light tonight on my way to dinner...another opportunity to share time with a friend...catch up...and solve a few of the World's problems...

My New Best Friend

My New Best Friend

I have a new best friend...her first name is "Never", last name "Lost". She has helped me navigate throughout Connecticut, and only exhibited mild aggitation when she advised me to go right...I turned "my other right" and she "recalculated my route".

I have never been gifted at reading a map, especially while driving. Earlier this year I found out that I could understand a map with assistance...though that assistance is now a thing in my past...and many things including Never suit me better.

I am fleeing the "storm of the century" in New England, flying to DC, spending the night, and flying Virgin tomorrow to SFO. I have never flown Virgin...and will be interested to see if it is all the name implies! So for tonight I will enjoy my cosmo in a plastic glass and my hot dog with nacho cheese in an airport bar. Who says travel is not glamourous!

Goldhill's Welsh

Goldhill's Welsh
I am truly blessed to have many great friends. I met Jackie and Gerald several years ago when my daughter was looking for a horse to ride. Elvis (Goldhill's All Shook Up) gave me some of the best times and memories of my life...we sold him when my daughter required spinal surgery, which is a topic for another day. My father is a Judge and married Jackie and Gerald...who now have a beautiful daughter of their own. Yesterday we took the drive, stopped for our favorite Pizza Bell toasted sandwiches, and visited. The day was again beautiful, and between the sea air, and the barn air I am confident that Kansas (I am flying in a couple of hours) will be okay!
Here is a picture of one of their prize Cobs...the mark on his face is actually a fly!