It must be Summer

School’s out!!
It’s been a busy week and a half or so. Unlike my usual life, we’ve had lots of company come through, some unexpected, but all welcomed. And we’ve had ‘social engagements’ coming out of the ying yang.  Some work related, some church related, and then of course, friends and relatives. And there have been barbeques with friends and family.  Am I tired yet?
And I’ve been enjoying cooking a few different items as well. Ever had quinoa? That’s ‘keen-wah’, according to foodie daughter, not ‘kwin-oh-wah’, as I first pronounced it. Anyway, I made a salad with it last week, and it was yummy.
And I cleaned out and organized my pantry (it got to the point where I was embarrassed to let anyone look in there that wasn’t blood related!) I’ve even labeled items! Crazy me.
So, last year my friend from years gone by, whom I hadn’t really communicated with for over 18 years, ‘friended’ me on Facebook. This inspired us to start an online book study together once a week this past winter, and this in turn led us to plan a reunion. Well, she and her husband were driving down from Alberta to visit family in Vancouver, and of course our fair city is right there on the way. So, I invited them over for coffee after all these years. And the four of us had a great time. So much, in fact, that I said, when you come through on your way home, come over for supper! So I’ve seen her twice in a week!  It was one of those serendipities in life. I guess it was just time for us to reconnect. And I’m glad we did.
Two days ago, I got a call from my mom and dad, who I knew were heading out on holidays, but their time schedule is  often a mystery, even to them. They don’t like to commit to plans, because it limits their holiday choices. You have to know them to understand this, but it is the way they are. It’s a running joke amongst the siblings. So, no I wasn’t surprised when Mom called out of the blue and said they were in town (!)- but it was just at the right time, because I was in a bit of a funk on Sunday, but having them come over pulled me right out of that. It was so nice to have them over for a couple of days, and now they’re carrying on to their next destination! Mom and I went out for coffee and had mother/daughter time, which I appreciate more and more as I get older. We can have some good talks, and I appreciate her wisdom and her ways more and more.  She spoiled me and bought me some clothes, just ‘cause she wanted to. It was all good.
And the weather is nice today!
Looks like summer. Feels like summer. Smells like summer.  Tastes like summer. Must be.