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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Christmas Cheer

Susan had her annual party tonight...so lovely. She always wears a beautiful dress--tonight's was black satin with a halter neckline, accessorized with a pearl necklace and shiny red pumps--and her mom, Alice, wears a floor-length holiday skirt, festive and pretty. The table is always laden with Brie, and quiche, and wine. Tonight, flames blazed in the outdoor fire pit* and many of us gathered round it, looking up at the starry sky and out at the Manhattan skyline.

The gathering is always on a December Saturday, and every year except one, H. was booked to work at a holiday party, so I've had to go solo. Since Susan did a Friday this year, H. was free. It was really nice to have him there. Going by myself gets old.

Tonight there was stollen, and a big baked ham and red candles flickering. Yes, the Christmas season is officially here.

TCOY
  1. Emailed resume and article clips to four editors, feeling the water for a staff job at a magazine, 12 {!!!!!} years after I left Good Housekeeping to work from home and be with Figgy more..
  2. Boot camp in the park. Hard runs up steps. Out of breath.
  3. Ice water.
  4. Walked Sug around block once.

*H. wants to get one now. We heard they're sold at Lowe's and Target.








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6 comments:

  1. Nan SDecember 3, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I've got an outdoor fire pit. I find I use it only a couple of times a year, but it's really fun.

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  2. Alice Garbarini HurleyDecember 4, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Nan, that is cool! nice! alice

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  3. EileenDecember 4, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Alice, that's exciting that you are thinking about going back! Daunting, I'm sure, but very exciting! Good luck!

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  4. Alice Garbarini HurleyDecember 4, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Eileen, thanks...the answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, the answer is blowin' in the wind...re. what is right and what is best...what we lose and what we gain. love alice

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  5. LindaDecember 5, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Good luck with #1! What a big step. Love, Lin

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  6. Alice Garbarini HurleyDecember 5, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Hi Lin...yes, I know...but i figure that in today's job market, it may take a long time, so starting isn't too scary.....love al

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