Bracing For the Storm

A big storm is headed to Michigan.  We've been very lucky compared to most of the rest of the country. 

The last several days have been very uneventful.  Something I am happy to report!  Saturday I spent most of the day cleaning and organizing the kitchen and pantry.  With help from Marguerite and Karlene things are much more organized.  Plus, I was able to purge a lot of "junk" to make room for a more functional kitchen.  I don't feel so attached to "things" that remind me of Ray.  I have the memories in my mind and heart.  This helps me to move on and yet keep my memories of Ray in a more balanced manner.

Sunday night I made a great dinner for a group of friends.  Friedl, Karlene, Philip, Marguerite and I shared a great dinner.  I made the infamous "Rack of Lamb-Ginghas Kahn" - a recipe from The Lark (a restaurant Ray worked at in Detroit).  I also make roasted carrots, fennel gratin potatoes, puree of split pea soup and for dessert - peanut butter chocolate pie.  The conversations were as pleasing as the dinner was.  (At least to me it was.)

I'm bracing for the storm...with a 1 1/2 hour massage scheduled today.  I think I can handle it!  - Jimmy