May 19 2015
Lovely
I had a lovely Saturday.
I started the day off with a return visit to Angelika’s little salon in the big woods, where she brightened my hair and my outlook, and trimmed off another couple of inches. As usual, I left feeling happy in my outer and inner selves. Who needs a therapist when you have an Angel(ika)?
My friend Erin was working at a rummage sale to benefit her son’s school, which I pass on my way to Angelika’s, so I stopped in to say hello. I valiantly resisted the urge to buy more stuff – I should be getting rid of things, not accumulating them – and stayed and chatted for a while. We are hoping to get together for a drink and a gossip soon.
Megan had also had her hair cut and highlighted, and for once we actually had somewhere to go to show off our unaccustomed ‘dos: dinner and a play! First, though, we had to stop by the family property, where Megan went to feed Dave and Jennifer’s horses while they were out of town, and I took a stroll around the garden, nibbling sun warmed strawberries:
As we headed toward the Village, I told Megan that I had stopped in to see Jim a few days ago. This week marked the first anniversary of his husband’s death, and I was both surprised and pleased that he is doing so well. I admire his strength and courage. I also mentioned that I often see Siri, the gentleman who married Jim and Joel, at work since he conducts breathing skills classes there, and how wonderful he is.
Approaching the restaurant, who did we see but Siri! I introduced Megan and we had a lovely chat before joining our friends Lu and Rik for dinner.
After dinner, we headed over to the theater:
to see the play “Mauritius”, in which the cast of four tries to out con each other over two very valuable stamps. Who knew stamp collecting could be so dark and devious? The set was minimal but effective:
We were surprised and delighted to find our friend Lichen there, looking dapper. We are plotting a strawberry margarita extravaganza in his new kitchen (which I still haven’t seen) in the near future. I can’t wait!
A YEAR AGO: Roscoe is a little alarming.
3 Responses to “Lovely”
The best therapist is when you learn to do things for yourself each and every day, I know I’m repeating myself but think of it this way, who knows better than oneself what makes us happy and as far as I can read from your blog, you’re doing a great job to make your days peaceful and content, of course, a little help from friends does not hurt.
Isn’t it wonderful to have good friends? You always seem to have so many things to do and places to go out there.
Did Lichen notice the haircut and high-lights? I bet he did, but did he mention them?
Yes – he thought they looked great. Lichen does Angelika’s hair and she does his. I actually went over there an hour early so Lichen could highlight Angelika’s hair in time for her to get to her second job that evening.