Friendsgiving

The SCA household I belong to got together for a “friendsgiving” — an early holiday meal so we had an excuse to get together. We invited a few others to join us as well. It was a fun gathering. Here are some happy things from today:

  • Our gracious host painted jars of jelly and a wine glass for each of us to take home with our SCA arms on them.  A lovely keepsake.

  • A few of us went for a walk before dinner.  Our hostess brought us to what is left of a house foundation and a fireplace.  There were rusting remnants of what may have been furniture and a pail nearby.

  • The house we visited is in a beautiful location on a small pond.  
  • I'm pretty sure a good time was had by all.  The food was really good too.





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Currently reading: Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year, Joan Borysenko.

Currently listening to: The Dream Thieves, by Maggie Stiefvater.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

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