I saw a good friend today...

I saw a good friend today

while on my morning walk

she ran up to me to say hello

and as I sat down, she curled up in my lap,

looking for a hug

giving me kisses
we were both making quite a fuss
over each other
we were both exchanging quite a bit of
happy

she had a little more grey showing

I guess she thought the same of me

neither of us said anything to each other

other than to be so glad to have the chance to visit

every morning, she would jump up on the bed,

starting the day with happiness and energy

and a little doggie snuggle

I taught her how to play frisbee

this game, and toys, were new to her

she was the kind of friend who indulged you

on your birthday

or on girls' nite

she'd never miss a party, an event

or even a quilt show

a true friend

"isn't it amazing, how they remember,"

her walking friend asked?

(hULa used to live here, but one day, moved away)

"Remember," I asked?

"How do you forget love?"

BeginAgain

natalie

I have been sending to a select group of you, your own personal emails.

I saw you at a show, or you wrote to me, and you asked me.

Please email me.

Reminders.

And for the rest of you, here it is.

The Seven Sisters Quilt Show is this weekend.

At the Madonna Inn Expo Center.

In San Luis Obispo California.

9-5 and 9-4

Saturday and Sunday

Now, if I seem a little tired as you come by to see me, please be kind to me.

And compliment me on the booth.

And the quilts.

And the hula girl fabric quilt (we have kits).

And the Paper Dolls quilt (we have kits).

And maybe my hair or something like that.

Fake it about the hair.

Please.

Anything.

It takes a lot to get ready to 'get on the road'...

It is girls weekend for me, too.  With Katey and Lisa (oh, okay, we're gonna have Paul and Chip the dog with us too).

We're gonna be at some great place to eat and drink and carry on after the show setup on Friday.

We'll see you there!!

And the next morning, since Katey is in charge, we'll go for a run.

We'll see you there, too - Katey in front, me bringing up the rear.  Like I tell people about running, I do it, I just don't do it well.

THEN we'll do the quilt show.

So, if I seem a little tired when you see me...

Thanks for thinking of

b e y o n d   t h e   r e e f

sparkle and shine

2009

(sorry I have not written more - more in the days to come)