Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Let The Celebrations Commence!


Those of you who know me may know what this picture signifies. 

It means that LIS IS IN TOWN!!!!!

Oh my goodness. She and Lon are house and dog-sitting for Lon's sister and brother-in-law who have a home in Monticello. This is just an unbelievably delicious treat. A sort of dream come true. We've always fantasized about living next door to each other and although the house they're taking care of is not by anyone's definition next door, it is still close enough for me to have half & half in my refrigerator for Lis's coffee. I do need to point out that Lis herself bought the half & half when we...went to Publix together.

And that's all we've ever really wanted. To be able to do our shopping together, to have coffee together, and maybe go out for lunch now and then. Which we did today. Don't get me wrong- Lis and I have had many incredible adventures together. I mean, she's the one who made me go to Cuba with a group of musicians. An experience I never would have had without her and which I will never forget. And we've taken other trips together, closer to home, but which I will cherish the memories of forever and ever. But to have her close enough for a week to just hang out with is a beautiful and novel thing. 

Tomorrow is my birthday and I am not sure how many of our birthdays we've spent together but more than a few. I remember the first time she ever baked me a birthday cake. Mr. Moon and I were in St. Augustine visiting some good friends of ours who had moved there from Tallahassee and were just starting to know the folks who lived in that magical little town. And Lis and Lon were the best friends of the people we were visiting. I barely knew them at all but they were the kindest, sweetest people and I think we went to hear them play and it was my birthday and Lis made me a cake. 
It was, I think, a Mississippi mud cake with banana. Nirvana was achieved in my mouth and I kept thinking, "She's so nice!"

And we've gone on from there for many, many years. Of course we originally bonded when the lady of the couple we were visiting in St. Augustine still lived in Tallahassee and invited a whole bunch of people over to my house after a gig of Lon and Lis's. I had an entire houseful of people coming over and not one damn thing to offer them and Lis just came into the kitchen and together we made up an assortment of finger foods from what we now describe as catfood and crackers. 
It wasn't really but it might as well have been. 

And Lis is going to make us supper tomorrow night and bake me a cake. I gave her some snapper that Mr. Moon caught to thaw and the men are going to grill it for us. They have their own relationship and in fact, went to lunch in Monticello together today. 

So I'm a happy girl on this, the eve of my 67th birthday. I have absolutely the least interest in my birthday this year that I've ever had and that's saying a lot. I'm hoping that after Jessie gets home (next Sunday!) that the whole family can go to the river for a little swim and celebration. That would make me terrifically happy. It's not that I'm not thrilled to have completed another year of life, it's just that, well, I've had sixty-six birthdays already so what's another one? 

But we'll have a lovely evening tomorrow, I am sure, with the sweetest dearest friends anyone could have, and I have an entire week to chat and drink coffee and go on little adventures with Lis. Almost as if we were next-door neighbors. 

I am such a lucky woman. 

Love...Ms. Moon

35 comments:

  1. Well, having Lon and Lis nearby IS indeed a perfect reason to celebrate your Birthday! Happy Birthday Ms. Moon.........your day will be perfect all around!
    Much love to you
    Susan M

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  2. What a wonderful birthday gift! Visiting two of my oldest friends here in Austin, we’ve spent many birthdays together and it’s such a treasure and pleasure . Your celebration sounds like it’s going to be extra sweet. Happiest of birthdays and gold rings on ya dear Mary!
    Xoxo
    Barbara

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    1. Thanks, Barbara! I'm glad that you're getting to spend time with old friends too. The best.

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  3. happy early birthday! enjoy your visit!!

    xxalainaxx

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  4. Happiest of happy birthdays to you, dear Mary! It's wonderful to know that your friend is in town...enjoy! You deserve all kinds of good things. 🌻🐝🌼🐞 πŸŒΏπŸ¦‹ πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚

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    1. Oh gosh. I have so much more than I deserve. Thank you.

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  5. That is just the best!! Sister love, nothing could be better and one who will cook your birthday dinner and bake a cake and sing you a song- absolutely perfectly lovely. LOVEXx

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  6. Happy Birthday Mary. I hope all your celebrations are sweet!

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  7. Happy Birthday Mary. Hope you have the best of days. XX

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  8. Happy birthday! Enjoy it and many more. Such excited over lis. She sounds like a life changer.

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  9. What a wonderful birthday present, to have your friend so close. Have a wonderful week with her.

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  10. Glad you get to see Lon and Lis again. It's so impressive that Lis made you a birthday cake way back when, right after you first met. That shows such generosity of spirit, considering she barely knew you. I hope you have a great birthday!

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    1. She honestly is just the sweetest person. I have no idea why she puts up with me.

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  11. a birthday is as good as any other day to have a celebration even if you've already had 66. btw, all three of the separate clumps of the pine cone lilies that I planted trying out different locations have sent up baby cones and one is even blooming.

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    1. Oh, Ellen! I'm so happy to hear that about the pinecone lilies! You'll have them forever now.

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  12. Best birthday present! Hope you have a wonderful, delicious day. You are already halfway there just having Lis around.

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  13. Sounds like you will have a wonderful birthday! Enjoy your day! I hope the future holds lots of love, good health, and fun adventures for you!

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  14. To have a friend like Lis really is special isn't it. Enjoy your birthday tomorrow!

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  15. This post made me smile. There's nothing finer than making new memories with an old friend.

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