I woke up still rattled by the 2 a.m. messages from my well-intentioned but definitely all-over-the-map sibling, so...
I immediately messaged a friend here I haven't seen in a while. I *love* cooking for others, but haven't had much of a chance, with my own "people" away for two years.
Now, to celebrate her new job & apartment, I'll be hopping over with a cast iron skillet in two weeks to make a decadent lunch with wine & dessert. 🤞
Could not be happier to have something to look forward to.
(Relatedly, if you're ever in the region, let me know so I can fix you a plate and a tray to take home with you after! 😘)
This is kind and generous.
Have to think what kind of tricks I could perform to deserve the treat :--)
So, stranger responds to a toot and goes to a party and takes home a beautiful, delicious tray ... and a new novel unfolds, the past comes to life, the present gets surprising and the future, oh, well, we'll keep turning the page :--)
Who says one needs to "deserve" a treat? To sing for one's supper?
The act of presence with one another is enough - plenty, actually, in a world that too often stands apart!
I'm glad you're here, D'Artagnana, and glad to share this moment in the cosmos with you.
May you always feel welcome and in community, wherever you might roam. 🤗
@MLClark
You are amazing, receiving your kindness is a true gift, thank you.
I hope you have a luminous day 🌼