Daily Life

Daily routine - breakfast, bridge, ginger tea, read, lunch, read, paint, afternoon tea.  Relaxing and enjoyable.  The complete opposite of my days on farm. Always moving.  Brain always in overdrive. 

I am excited to say my bridge partner, Rich and I are winning some.  I discovered Rich was an Air Force pilot.  Prior military.  Probably explains why we get along so well.  I am regretting not taking advantage of Dean Barlows's lessons during Sweet Briar's J Term all those years ago.  At the time bridge sounded too stuffy, but I was oh so wrong.

I attended a wonderful lecture this afternoon by Rabbi Copnick on "Counting the Omer," on the forty-nine day meditation period between Passover and Shavuot (the day God presented Moses with the Torah).  A thoughtful discussion which fed my soul and provided food for thought for weeks to come.

I finally made it to afternoon tea in the Observation Lounge. Definitely one of the most breath taking views for a "tea house."  Chamomile citrus tea (Egyptian chamomile, citrus slices, lemongrass, rose hips, hibiscus, mint) with finger sandwiches, pastries, and deserts.  Yum!  Peaceful ambiance with the gentle rocking and soft playing of the pianist.

In the evening we attended "An Evening with Sir Tim Rice."  You may not know that name, but I am sure you are familiar with his work as a Tony, Grammy, and Oscar award winning lyricist.  Evita, Joseph and the Technicolor Coat, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King, Alladin.  Sir Tim provided commentary between the songs.  Extremely talented singers.  It was hard not to tap your toes and mouth the words.  Though I think most of the audience was lost for "One Night in Bangkok."

Poor Jerry.  I am forcing him to socialize.  I love meeting new people.  Everyone has something to offer.  I see it as an opportunity to improve myself through knowledge, insight, or learning from their life experience.  Last night we sat at a table for dinner with two delightful couples.  Susan and Terry from Vero Beach, Florida and Dominique and Brian from Cape Town, South Africa.  Wonderful stories of travel around the world.