The saving grace of life in an apartment is that we have a lovely balcony. For those precious sunny, warm months, Uwe and I spend most of our hours sitting outdoors.
That balcony may well have saved my sanity during the corona virus lockdowns…. When we were finally vaccinated, we invited friends over for dinner. I actually set a ‘real’ table, with table cloth, deco, and flowers.
As winter settles in to stay, here is a photo to remind you all that better weather will be back eventually. In the meantime, may all your meals be delicious and your table always filled with friends and flowers.
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I live in southern Arizona, in the high desert. I can be out on my patio about nine months of the year. It absolutely saved my sanity! I was able to have friends over many times. Christmas last year was too cold, so I had a “drive-by” Christmas. I set all the food out on tables and others came and added more. Everyone went through the line separately and took the plates home.
Most of the time it’s just me and Uwe so it was a lovely chance to actually set a table and break bread together again! Happy New Year to you and yours!
I live in southern Arizona, in the high desert. I can be out on my patio about nine months of the year. It absolutely saved my sanity! I was able to have friends over many times. Christmas last year was too cold, so I had a “drive-by” Christmas. I set all the food out on tables and others came and added more. Everyone went through the line separately and took the plates home.
What a brilliant and fun way to share a holiday meal! What did you serve?
Full traditional dinner: turkey, stuffing,potatoes and gravy, pies, cranberries, and some veggie.
Happy New Year Jadi. I hope 2022 is all you could wish for.
Alison
I would settle for it just not being as intense as 2020 and 2021….
Me too! xo
Happy New Year!
To you as well Keera Ann!
Best wishes for a wonderful New Year to you and Uwe!
Maybe I’ll finally get to meet you at a table in Oaxaca someday, Marilyn! In the meantime, stay warm and healthy!
What a nice place to sit and share a meal with friends. Happy New Year, Jadi!
Most of the time it’s just me and Uwe so it was a lovely chance to actually set a table and break bread together again! Happy New Year to you and yours!