Joy & Silliness

Last night Tom dropped a package on my desk. My superhero replacement necklace had arrived. (My original one turned into a birthday present.) Monday is a holiday–and I knew I wouldn't have been able to wait until Tuesday for the necklace to arrive–so I was very happy. Being half asleep, I took it to bed with me and examined the beads one by one. In my dreamy state, each bead made me think of a nice thing. I don't know why! It's just the power of this necklace.

I had asked Andrea if she would add a tinge of silliness to the necklace, since she makes each one for you when you order it. I wasn't expecting the smushed chewing gum bead and the dubble bubble bead, but I have to admit that this is one of my favorite pieces of jewelry ever.

My Sister Won the Lottery

My dear sister,
Although I may not have said it I have always thought that if I ever won the lottery I would split my winnings with you. Last Friday I had 3 numbers from the Megamillions draw. That garnered me the big win of seven dollars. Enclosed is your half.
Your dear sister,
Agglesmemnon

He Called Her Sweetie

© Linda Davick
Tom has known Eric and Deb for 35 years. They were in a group of friends at College #1 in Virginia. (Tom and I met at College #2.) Both Eric and Deb have visited us over the years, and we have visited them. But separately. Because Eric lived in Charleston and Deb in Boston. Last year Eric got an idea. He sold his house and moved all his stuff to Boston. Into Deb's house.

We had never been with them as a couple. Imagine how it felt to hear Eric call Deb "Sweetie" in the lobby of the Tuscan Inn. And then, examining the back of Eric's nano, to have my eye fall on the engraving: Happy Birthday, Sweetie–Love, Deb

Back home in the kitchen, I told Deb how fun it was to see them together. She said, "Oh yes. It's very nice. I feel like the cat who's swallowed the canary."

In the car on the way to the airport, I heard Eric say, "We should put those bulbs in the ground this weekend." I asked what kind–(mostly tulips). Then what color–(many colors and different types). And some narcissus for the front yard. Then a mile or so later: "We need to get those storm windows in place." Deb said, "I can wash them!" Listening to them plan this work made it sound like they were embarking on greatest weekend adventure one could possibly imagine.

It was obvious that both cats had swallowed canaries.

Our Last Day

Lunch at twofish.

Our Last Night

Every evening three deer came by to eat outside our window. My camera scared them–this is the last one running away.

Two Chefs

Fresh salmon, roasted potatoes, salad, wine, chocolate.
















Chef Tom, Chef Deb

Sea Ranch

That's the moon up there.

More Spots

© Linda Davick

Kids In a Candy Store

Cocoa Bella, 2102 Union Street

Uncanny

© Linda Davick
I did this sketch yesterday morning before the bowls arrived. Something dotty must have been in the air.

Early Christmas Present

Deb and Eric, our friends from Boston, are coming tomorrow. I went out the front door to wash off the steps. There was a big box!

This is what I mean by support. (Previous post). Barbara (middle row, left), and Larry (top row, left) sent us our Christmas present early. They knew Deb and Eric were coming, and that we wouldn't have enough ice cream bowls. They also sent a container of Cocoa Dusted Chocolate Almonds.

The only disturbing thing: The container of cocoa dusted almonds had been tampered with. By Larry. He ate the top layer of almonds before he was able to part with it.

My Support Group

© Linda Davick
left to right: Larry, Gene, Gwen, Barbara, Matthew, David, Tom, Aggles, Katy. (Not available for photo: Evie, Luci, Nina, Sally, James,
Mom, Emmy, John, Janet, Dorothy, Cheryl, Georgia, Roger, Frank, Susan, Scott & Spots, Lee lee, Deb)