random thoughts - Day 1,993 - (Sunday) - today and ago

 On August 31, 2016, a stack of papers was signed and then I had a shiny new mortgage and a new address as I closed on the house in Lowell (The BungaLowell). Today, in a quick break from a cookout at Mom's, I took a couple people next door for a quick tour of my latest (still unchristened) new address as of August 1, 2025. The same amazing realtor helped me with both homes because she is great at her profession. Things aren't quite company ready at the new place but that was okay. 

Cake!

The cookout was fun. We filled my driveway with cars to open Mom's carport for entertaining. The dozen or so of us sat in the shaded back yard and talked and ate from a table heaped with salads, grilled items, pastries, and a beautiful birthday cake. At the end of it, I was stuffed. The pastries felt like a good idea at the time, but there was some regret later. I would probably do it again, but with more refreshing water consumed. 

For the evening's entertainment, it's movie night in the backyard at my friends' home. We tested the screen, equipment, and some snacks last night with Practical Magic. Throughout most f the movie I couldn't stop wondering why Sandra Bullock was wearing strappy little camisole tops while Nicole Kidman (and the rest of the cast) was swathed in long sleeve chunky sweaters. Hot flashes? Desire to show off toned arms? And now I want to plant as directed in the movie -- "Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Plant lavender for luck." First, I need a garden gate.