Autumn Party

  The Autumn Party my friend, KP and I held, was delightful. During some of our conversations over the month prior, we had been discussing just having a relaxing, comfortable party to meet some of each other's friends. Make a connection between some of them. All good people, fun, and striving through life.
  The scene, KP and I had been planning for a month, warm, comfort food was the main items. Artichoke dip, shrimp dip, pork loin roast with roasted potatoes, homemade stew, homemade squash soup, banana bread, pumpkin bread, and apple crisp for desert.  I had gone over and painted her glass doors with an autumn theme of trees with real leaves used as a brush in fall shades.  A line of three pumpkins in grass at the bottom. Our invitations were, "Welcome Autumn, Welcome friends." We had fall decorations on the table, and spiced hot apple cider warming in a crock pot. Lemons, cinnamon and a touch of cloves rested in a cheesecloth nest inside. The aroma was wonderful in the house from the cider and the foods. We loved that she and I cooked everything and no one had to bring a thing. A few people brought wine to add to our starter collection.
  Sixteen out of the twenty guests attended. Charm, warmth and laughter filled the air.Everyone had a great time. The night ended with me, D, KP and Derek sitting under the awning on the deck, having a final glass of wine and conversation. Ah... lovely.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Mam o man of war, do you know to throw a party. makes me feel good just reading about it.
October 23, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Anonymous said…
You've come a long way since we first met.I know you've had and overcome some serious problems. Would I be out of line to say, I'm proud of you, and I'm aware me saying anything doesn't amount to a hill of beans, but you've come a long way, and I'm I've proud of you and proud to know you.

Your party sounded fun and you seem to have some good friends. Cheers.
October 23, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Claire M. King said…
bill, quite the contrary. Your opinion, and the opinion of my other blogger friends, means a ton. I'll take cheers, someone being proud of me and a respectful man giving me kudos any day. Thanks. We must have been on line at the same time.
October 23, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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