Day 332 -- Pleasant evening for end of a hectic week

A very long day today with meetings and classes -- very challenging, but we all made it through. The carrot on the stick for me today was knowing that I was meeting a friend for supper and a glass of wine. We planned to do this in October, but had to rebook for today. So, while there was a bit of snow and the wind feels very cold, the day ended with the warmth of good food, conversation and friendship. We talked of many things from day-to-day items to deeper discussions of serious stories from the news. It was relaxing and invigorating - if those two can happen together <smile>.

The weekend is upon us and I have some grading and reading to do for the last two classes of the term along with a short planned trip to do some shopping. I am looking forward to it all -- work and leisure. It will be time to begin to get holiday decorations out in the coming week, so some of those items may find their way out of storage this weekend, too.

Today's selection deals with friendship -- it is a reciprocal relationship so knowing someone is there for you and that you can be there for someone -- all important aspects of the social support of friends. Enjoy!

Lean on Me -- Bill Withers