One of those slow transitional days.  After the fun-filled day with the Ewans, I decided to take it a bit easy today.  I woke up slowly, did a few errands, and meandered about 20 miles to another Portland area Elks lodge, where I got – again! – the last space.  (I’m having great luck with FCFS at Elks lodges this trip!)

Over 32 years ago, when our eldest children were born, Astrid and I became the best of friends.  Her daughters, Lauren and Tessa, now both live in Portland.  I had the joy of having dinner with them (along with their fantastic partners – Lauren’s husband Danny and Tessa’s very soon-to-be husband Connor).  Not only was the food at Yalla delicious, but spending time with these kind, intelligent, and fun young adults filled my heart.