Tall Tales from Kansas

The latest Huff +1 lunch took place in Lawrence this week. I decided both an inside AND an outside photo were needed just because, and in case. Small factors like glare can sometimes creep up unawares and leave you with not quite the result you had hoped for. I don’t like to do too much fiddling around with editing of photos either, so inside and outside. You didn’t need all that information, but now you have it.

Gosh we had a good time. I reminded Marti that she told me a year or so ago that the thing she would tell her 21 year old self if she could go back in time was “this too shall pass”. Gosh if that isn’t the phrase we all need tattooed on our arms right now. We decided as well that the watchword for our time is “cope”… and figuring out how to do that. Which brings me back to this monthly lunch. I look forward to it knowing it will be a time to breathe out, breathe in, say what needs to be said, ask for input, eat good food, laugh, and be thankful for the immense comfort it provides. There’s usually a bit of singing at lunch too. Last month it was “so long it’s been good to know ya, but I’ve got to be moving along“. This month it was “I’m so glad we’ve had this time together“. We usually sing loud, because we like to encourage anyone in the joint who knows the words to join in.

The sunlight on this one leaf, right in front of me, as I sat on the porch today was a thing of beauty.

As are these pots of geraniums that are enjoying the cooler temps.

I recently finished installment #12 in the Inspector Gamache series. I don’t think I already told you that. Another insight deeper into the characters’ pasts, a glimpse of what may be some new recurring players, a visit to the lovely village of Three Pines, ongoing clean up of the corruption at the Surete du Quebec, descriptions of delicious foot… just another day in the life. Thoroughly enjoyable.

I hope that each of you have found just as suitable, companionable, parts of life to keep you buoyed this week.