Our wedding anniversary. Cold blowing snow, a typical February day.
Geo and I met for dinner with four other couples at Jenn's favorite restaurant - Three Tomatoes. I must say, food and service were excellent, and I am adding this place to our favs, too.
Earlier Geo enjoyed the Mardi Gras parade, bigger crowd and better than ever, says he. He met Jenn and a few of her suitemates there, all vying for the beads and candy.
Later that night we went to the Capitol Steps performance at the Flynn. 'Twas an irreverent and hilarious take on current (imagine Cheney with his hunting gear) and not-so-current ( think a bloated Al Gore) politics. The real Senator "Don't Mess with Jim" Jeffords was in the audience, along with campaigning Rich Tarrant who'd like to take his place. With major crises all over the world, and what I'd call a bleak political scene in the U.S. for Dems and Pubs alike, it felt good to laugh at the politics of it all. We need a little humor now and then so we do not take ourselves all so seriously.
Tonite is our dinner for two - restaurant, reservations, and table selected by Geo weeks ago. I am really going to enjoy this quiet and leisurely celebration.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Valentine Roses and More
Yesterday the Fedex guy pulled into our driveway, and no - he was not delivering another work assignment from Boston. This time it was a long box filled with 2 dozen roses from Geo. They are multi-colored, each one uniquely beautiful. Today they are just beginning to open and they are gorgeous. I asked why they came yesterday, and Geo said he couldn't wait, and he was assured that with good care, they would last through Feb 14. Thank you, Geo.
Geo said he was inspired to order them by something he read in the Wall Street Journal. You know, this is at least the second gift I know of that came to me through an inspiration from WSJ. The other was a hand-crafted cherry wood jewelry box. I say, let's renew that subscription!
I talked with Jenn yesterday. Over the holidays she learned to knit. When she went back to the residence hall, she taught her suitemates and even one of the guys to knit. Word has it that they are all making scarves for themselves and friends. Guess it's a relaxing thing to do when they're hanging out together. With all the different colors and textures of yarn, it can be addicting to start a project, then watch how it's turning out.
As for the new year reading, I've slowed up on Rick Warren's book, although I am about 2/3 through it with lots of underlining. I promise to finish it, Addie. Steve Covey's is a library book, which I've renewed. I'm more than 1/2 way through with sincere intentions to finish that one as well. Now I have to figure out how to knit and read at the same time. Maybe books on CD?
This morning I need to finish a report, then it's off to the hospital for my volunteer day. Geo has a Dr appt this aft, then it's phone calling for work this evening. For sure I will be taking time "to smell the roses."
Thank you again, Geo, and Happy Valentine's Day, with love.
Geo said he was inspired to order them by something he read in the Wall Street Journal. You know, this is at least the second gift I know of that came to me through an inspiration from WSJ. The other was a hand-crafted cherry wood jewelry box. I say, let's renew that subscription!
I talked with Jenn yesterday. Over the holidays she learned to knit. When she went back to the residence hall, she taught her suitemates and even one of the guys to knit. Word has it that they are all making scarves for themselves and friends. Guess it's a relaxing thing to do when they're hanging out together. With all the different colors and textures of yarn, it can be addicting to start a project, then watch how it's turning out.
As for the new year reading, I've slowed up on Rick Warren's book, although I am about 2/3 through it with lots of underlining. I promise to finish it, Addie. Steve Covey's is a library book, which I've renewed. I'm more than 1/2 way through with sincere intentions to finish that one as well. Now I have to figure out how to knit and read at the same time. Maybe books on CD?
This morning I need to finish a report, then it's off to the hospital for my volunteer day. Geo has a Dr appt this aft, then it's phone calling for work this evening. For sure I will be taking time "to smell the roses."
Thank you again, Geo, and Happy Valentine's Day, with love.
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