Yesterday evening, my honorary Indian daughter made a sudden welcome visit, because she found herself in the neighborhood,and we had a wonderful catch-up about her family and job and mutual friends.
She never arrives empty handed, and brought a bag of chocolate and Indian mangoes, the best.
And her visit reminded me that we need to enjoy and celebrate every moment we have.
Cod baked with butter and capers, wilted spinach and an apricot sauce. We need this kind of food in parlous times.
And there's nature, the lavender blooming at the door
And the yellow wood sorrel undeterred by mowers because it blooms too low under the blades to be cut down.
There are lessons all over here which I won't insult our communal intelligence by underlining.
Be safe. Do what's right today. March in spirit or in person. We're worth it.
Always lovely to have a catch-up with friends!
ReplyDeleteEspecially this one. She adds so much to my life.
DeleteAs I am about to sleep when it is still daytime for you, what a soothing post to read at bedtime, and a lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you sleep well.
DeleteSo that's sorrel! I had no idea. I've seen it in the wild for years and never known what it is. So glad you got to catch up with your "daughter."
ReplyDeleteIt's edible, lovely bitter flavor in mixed salads.
DeleteEnjoy the chocolate and mangoes.
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate is now history, the mangoes a future dessert.
DeleteWonderful visit!
ReplyDeleteTotally there in spirit today! I would be out there marching and dancing with a sign if I could be. :) :)
Yes! You would.
DeleteI wish my American friends a good day, in spirit or otherwise.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the support.
DeleteI bought an entire Costco container of mangos just like that. Which means it contained six mangos. I have eaten two and both of them were beyond delicious. So decadent!
ReplyDeleteI love how your friends come and visit you. They obviously love you dearly. And you look lovely, by the way!
NO KINGS!
I had one mango just now, lovely. It's always such a treat when friends take the trouble to fit in a visit
DeleteLovely visit and gifts...I'm there in spirit today...Be safe, please.
ReplyDeleteIt's pouring rain just now. I hope nobody minds getting wet. I did see requests for advice on protecting signs from rain
DeleteAn uplifting post. Always a joy to see a photo of your smiling face and your honorary Indian daughter.
ReplyDeleteAren't you nice! Thank you.
DeleteA lovely visit gives so many happy moments to remember in ensuing days.
ReplyDeleteYes, it does.
DeleteI waited to post until after my No Kings protest here in Naperville, IL. It was wonderful and we had a huge turnout with so many terrific signs and beautiful weather. We chanted, we marched and so many cars drove by honking and waving and supporting us. The newspaper said thousands were there and I believe it. It was terrific!
ReplyDeleteThank you for marching and coming in here to share! You rock.
DeleteSeveral thousand people showed up at the Idaho Capitol for our No Kings rally. It was fabulous. My three favorite signs: "Don't Make Me Repeat Myself - signed, History" , "Vaccines Cause Adults", and "Not A Paid Protester - I Hate Him For Free".
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
I was sure you'd report! I had a screenshot ready to go in your honor. Stay tuned
DeleteAlso, that phot of you and your honorary daughter is a keeper! Such beautiful, happy faces! What a wonderful treat, not to mention Indian mangoes and chocolate.
DeleteIt was such a surprise! Lovely to catch up.
DeleteIt was a day to be celebrated, a reminder that we are not alone, that there are many feeling the same way.
ReplyDeleteThat was my big take away, too, so many kindred spirits.
DeleteWhat a lovely photo of the two of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We always have q good time together.
DeleteThe latest posted video from my post is just fine for me, so I'm not sure of a problem...sorry.
ReplyDeleteI tried again today and now it's working. Good!
DeleteHow wonderful. It’s so nice when someone pops in to see you.
ReplyDeleteEspecially if they bring yummy food.
I too wish you all to be safe.
I was worried about safety, too, but all went much better than I feared, and great turnouts. Great surprise to see my friend.
DeleteHow nice to have a surprise visit from someone who means so much. I was definitely marching in spirit and hoping the entire thing would be as peaceful as possible. From what I'm hearing the supposed big birthday bash was somewhat of a fizzle but have only seen a couple of news pieces so far so I could be wrong.
ReplyDeleteThe birthday fizzle was wet, sad, all about empty streets and viewing stands. T looked miserable. As did his entourage. What a contrast with the millions of joyful peaceful marchers all over the country, rain or shine.
DeleteWhat a lovely visit to have!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely visit. And your comfort food looks delicious!
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