The Kindness of Friends and Strangers

Today is one of those bright, beautiful shining days, whose details you may not long remember but whose gist adds up to make life a good thing. 

This morning, Shadow I walked over to Phil's house and visited with Jean, her daughter Sarah, and their puppy Toby.  Shadow and Toby played hard for about an hour and then collapsed in a heap of drool and panting.  Sarah told me all about her visit with Mickey (and Donald the Duck) and smiled and was her adorable two-year-old self. And Jean and I had one of our usual good chats about wine and boys and nothing.  Tim happened along during the middle of the visit and we got to enjoy his company for a few minutes.

Shadow and I then returned home and welcomed Lisa for her first visit to the house.  We managed to do a few hours of honest work. It was so nice to visit with her and have someone who is so important to me spend time in my home. 

I just returned from a lovely, long walk with Shadow - his favorite route.  Just as we neared home, my neighbor said hello (I don't know his name, but call him Miso's dad after his dog's name).  He asked if I do any vegetable gardening, which I do, and he proceeded to give me a flat of gorgeous tomatoes.  Stripeys and Romas and a few other varieties I had never heard of.  This should be a great growing season!  And what a generous act from someone I barely know.  Life is good.