There are times in life that one can only describe as a series of tunnels, as in "the light at the end of the tunnel".
In the upcoming days-weeks-months, there are some extraordinarily simple and wonderful things that I'm holding on to; things which remind me that, despite the current state of affairs, life DOES go on, and spirit does persevere. I hope you don't mind while I share a few with you.
- Drinking afternoon tea, begloved and behatted, with a beautiful group of women I admire and adore.
- Spending the hours before my mother's arrival on Thanksgiving making batches and batches of perfect tomato sauce from Joe's Early Girls, which I will share with exactly one other very special human being.
- Daily walks with the most perfect dog in the world.
- A spectacular hamburger (and maybe a beer) with a friend and his wife, who have known me and loved me since v2.6 through v3.2 (current release, in beta).
- Introducing my pseudo-god-daughter to the aforementioned mother. (K, she's likely to come bearing gifts; be forewarned!). Gigi's picture was the first one up in my new apartment. She makes me smile.
- Introducing that mother, yet again, to the friends who have kept me sane in the past weeks. Hopefully setting HER mind at ease that I am well-taken-care-of. Perhaps the brightest light in the lot.
- An annual Silent Auction (this year benefiting Big Brothers/Big Sisters Club of the Bay Area) which I organize for a professional organization whose board I sit on. For an evening, I get to be the doyenne, l'hostesse. I adore the role, and I adore what we do. Want to make a donation? Let me know by clicking here.
- A big, fat, beautiful New Year's Eve Party... masks required, "dress" required, Croquembouches and champagne cocktails all around.
- A Persian New Year Feast attended by all of my best friends, including C and HIS best friends. I can think of no more beautiful expression of the love that has always meant to be between us.
- And finally, shallowly, and ode to Ambien. My faithful friend in times of sleeplessness, who restores order to the world, who brings me the gift of sleep. (Even if she does make me have to look out one eye to finish this post because she is JUST that efficient).
Tags: Divorce, Marriage, San Francisco, Food, Food & Wine, Ambien, Depression
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