Today we hosted a wonderful simple lunch with Alan and Patience -- a couple of hours of carefree conversation with two good friends. Cia had prepared a delicious soup/stew and a simple but tasty salad, and we ate and chatted like nothing could be better. Afterwards, we sat in the living room with coffee, tea, and cookies and continued the visit, with more laughs and memories.
"Luncheon of the Boating Party", oil, Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Tomorrow, a big day in NYC for Cia and Lee and Tom. I'll stay home with my books and writing, missing her a lot and looking forward to 8:20 in the evening.