i did not win the writing contest and i'm not really sure what place i might have been in at the end. apparently there was some voter fraud and so the winner was pulled up from below. i don't know the mechanics behind the editor's final decision, but the winning story is a good one. i'm sure many women who have traveled alone in india can identify with it. congratulations to rowena m love! i am thankful to have had an opportunity to participate.
and i am thankful for these things that took place over the last four days:
sleeping in
good friends and good conversation on thanksgiving day
pomegranate martinis
turkey, wild mushroom stuffing, cranberry chutney, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, bright beets, sweet potato gratin, and sweet potato coconut cheesecake
crisp walks in cool air
hanging out in pj's 'til well into the afternoon
the green valley book fair
drives through the virginia countryside
left-overs
fluffy cats
pregnant ladies and their families
a performance by the bread and puppet theater here in charlottesville (a must see!)
hot chocolate with my girl, along with a few toy store visits
board games and snuggling with my loves
the making of my first ever placemat (bend the rules sewing), with several more to go
a sad but good movie rental, before night falls
a few last lingering autumn leaves
i hope you all had a restful, thankful, wonderful holiday and/or weekend!
2 comments:
um... pomegranate martini recipe, please?
haha! they were awesome. my friend made them so i'll have to ask her for the exact measurements but i think these are the ingredients:
pomegranate juice (she used "pom")
absolute citron
cointreau
she edged the glasses with lime juice and sugar
and she dropped in fresh pomegranate seeds
awesome!
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