How do you describe ‘cousin love’ in nine words? Gail, Karen O, Connie, Karen V, Colleen, Gwen, Beth, Kathy, and Marge! It would have been ten (Holly) but she was unavailable and we missed her! The Skunk Hollow cousins had a great time at the bonfire at Beth’s on Friday night. It was a very cool, windy evening but the fire was blazing and we were content.
Front row: Gwen, Connie, Karen O, Gail, Colleen
We had the traditional hot dogs, chips, mountain pies, s’mores – but Connie made apple crisp that was one of the best I ever ate! Yum! I even had to forgo the s’mores for a second bite of the crisp! As is tradition, I had a short essay that I read, one that included Susan, so it brought her into the group in a special way. Hard to believe it’s been over a year since she has been gone. After we ate, we went around the circle and updated everyone on what was happening with our families, jobs, homes, life in general. It was great to catch up and see what everyone has been doing, especially factoring the pandemic into the equation!
We never lack topic to discuss, never have a lull in the conversation, never leave without being able to share what is on our hearts and minds. It was great to hear so many positive comments and so many good things happening, despite the topsy-turvy year of 2020. Kathy, Karen O, and I even wore our Skunk hats!
Even the trip back to Greensburg from Indiana went smoothly (no deer or roadkill to contend with, and no strange weather to buffet us around), and we arrived home in almost no time (even staying within the speed limit!). Our Skunk Hollow Women’s Fest events keep us fueled and content until the next one, which in this case will be Christmas. I thank God for these wonderful women, for their faith and love and steadfastness, for their support and their generosity. Can’t wait until December, but in the meantime, my fuel tank will run on memories! Love you girls!!
Micah did not post his message this week, so I will quote a line for the book I am currently reading. Layla, the main character, is struggling with a big decision, and is talking to her pastor about her indecision. He says: “It’s hard to act without knowing what will come. Sometimes we get hurt; sometimes we fall. Sometimes we get lost. But no matter what, we’re never worse off when we act in faith.” Stay true to your faith and to God’s direction and He will keep you in his Hands.
I had ordered a new star light for my flag room (spare bedroom) and also a pen holder for my desk (I saw Mary Ann’s and was sinfully covetous and ordered one!) and they came today! Small things, great joy! It’s my consolation for giving up summer for fall weather 🙁 .
I picked up Chrissy this afternoon and we ran a few errands – went to Miller’s Crossing fleatique (She got a tiny Ty beany baby and a Ty Dori – from Finding Nemo) and stopped at Walmart really quickly (she got Dove chocolate – her favorite!). I got lettuce. How boring… But good! We had fun together and I was glad to see her for a while.
On this day in 1796 George Washington gave his farewell address as president. In 1893 New Zealand became the first country to grant all women the right to vote, and in 1960 Chubby Checker’s ‘The Twist’ hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jimmy Fallon was born in 1974 and in 1881 James Garfield (20th President) died at age 49. Orville Redenbacher died at age 88 in 1995, and in 1945 Shirley Temple (age 17) married John Agar (age 24). In 2016 Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt filed for divorce.
TOMORROW September 20 is
- National Fried Rice Day
- National Pepperoni Pizza Day
- National Punch Day
- National String Cheese Day
- Wife Appreciation Day – Third Sunday in September
Have a beautiful (albeit cool) Sunday. God bless!!!
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