When I woke on my birthday this week, I was prepared for a low key day with take out from a favourite restaurant -- something very different than the usual dinner with 6-8 people to celebrate. the day unfolded differently than expected. A friend and I went for an afternoon walk with take out tea we enjoyed in the park -- complete with homemade banana pineapple muffins. The air was cool with clouds racing across the sky, but was so much nicer than the dismal grey day yesterday. Another dear friend asked me to dinner -- great food and conversation. Then there were the many, many messages on social media wishing me a good day.
The mail brought a gift from a distant friend -- a mask with Saskatchewan Riders logo! Perfect. There were also two direct mail pieces in the mail box today -- one for hearing aids and one for a retirement living community -- both arriving on my birthday made me laugh. Other gifts showed the kitchen talents of friends with preserves -- green tomato chow, orange-lemon zucchini marmalade and crabapple jelly. The latter reminds me of my mother's --d eep red colour and tangy apply flavour.
So the day held many smiles. I noticed myself smiling throughout the day. That made me think that I haven't' been doing that as much recently. Hmm. Friends are amazing. I am a lucky person to have many near and across the globe.
I thought of a song when I woke this morning -- one that has always made me smile. I recall a video that showed this song being sung at the group's final outdoor concert -- though it was carefully edited to look like it had been sung at that concert when it actually wasn't. I couldn't find that video, but the song still makes me smile. Stay safe. Enjoy!
Birthday -- The Beatles
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