Life of Wry

I was pleased about two things today (among dozens of things, actually): smooth logistics and warm vibes.

As a host person, the logistics are always on my mind. It is important to me that the day is well orchestrated: that our house is comfortable to be in and festive; that there is food when people are in a mood to eat, well spaced out throughout the day, but not too much; that the dinner is full of yummy dishes, all ready to serve at the same time, hot and beautiful. Those kinds of logistics..

Exhibit A

This was one of many lists that kept me on task from Monday to Monday of Thanksgiving week.

As fastidious as I am about all that, I have to remember that the reason for the season is the other part… the feels: good conversations, flowing gratitude, love, fun, laughing. I feel like we had a ton of that this year. And the table toasts were just the best.

Yay for all of that.

A few pics on the day:

Those are green beans I’m holding up.. and Matt’s mashing pototoes.

Annual photo just before eating.. (Janet took this one):

Serving it up…

P and J:

About to consume…isn’t this nice?

Chris and Pam..

Conversation with Michael who wasn’t here…

Chris and Peter have been playing chess together a long time…

And… dessert that few had room for, but scarfed down anyway..

Truly awesome.. the whole day.