I wish I could stop posting these, but I can’t, antisemitism isn’t going anywhere and the hatred only grows.
But it was my birthday this past week, so celebrations happened – not too many pictures, because I was busy living life.
On Saturday, Marsha brought this beautiful homemade cake to the Minyan. It was a very big hit. Chocolate and marzipan. By the end there was just a very small sliver left.
Then it was down to the desert for a few days with friends. the backdrop looks fake, but it isn’t it is very real.
The women took a daily walk in the neighborhood. There is a murder of crows at one specific house, not sure why. We suspect a buried body.
We also walked along El Paseo in Palm Desert. There is something so wonderful about shopping with girlfriends, going into high end shops and just browsing, I did buy a kitchen tool at William Sonoma – a friend bought a cute sweater – but really it was just fun to wander freely through the shops – no time limits -no stress.
This was from the fancy dinner. Which was lovely. the night before there was a less fancy dinner, but it was great as well.
The special dessert.
More chocolate, yummy and so rich, everyone got a bite. One of the couples had just come back from Costa Rica where they learned that without mosquitoes there is no chocolate. Finally learned why we have those nasty critters.
One couple was staying at Shadow ridge, we had brunch there before driving home. You know me, I love mosaics!
Another friend sent me this adorable knitting kit. With everything I need to make a hat and a cowl. As cute as the needles are, I will use my own circulars – I haven’t knit on straight needles in years and if I am making a hat – it really doesn’t make sense.
And that is that, another year around the sun and it’s been a good one.
Leah