MIDWEEK MUSINGS this week are due to a visit from a friend from my late 70's,1976, that is. We met working as waterfront staff at the Charleston JCC way back when.
We became fast friends and after that summer, I helped her with her Hebrew as she would be marrying into a conservative old Charlestonian Jewish family. I'll never forget my first Shabbos meal at her future in-laws and me cracking a joke after washing hands before the blessing of the challah (bread). OOPS, A big no-no. I was still allowed to be her matron of honor. :)
Missee visited me over the last years in Colorado, Wisconsin, and this was her second visit here to Arkansas. Missee had vowed last year to return to help me clear another closet. That's just the kind of friend she is... 22 evening dresses, long and short were purged and will find new homes. She documented all our doings to not forget our 4 days together ... the Fine Arts Center, tackling leaves -playing in the pile she made, helping our Turkey Day hostess set up tables, arrrange flowers, Turkey Day cleanup of china and silver for 30 alongside me, keeping me focused with daily errand lists, fixing meals together, walks, going to Temple, and even going on a short convertible ride all bundled up as the temps dropped to winter during her stay.
Everyone needs a buddy like Missee.
This Thelma & Louise duo slept well knowing we made the most of our short time together... Can't wait to create havoc again!
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