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| An Early Easter Dinner Compliments of Neighbor S and Family |
It started to rain on Friday night and rained practically all night, quite heavily at times. It rained on and off, today (Saturday), too, and there's more rain in the forecast for tomorrow (Sunday).
I was up until just after 3:00 a.m., then, went to bed and fell asleep fairly quickly. I woke up, briefly, when daughter woke up at 6:00 a.m., but, went back to sleep and slept till noon! I woke up when neighbor S called me!
Last week, when neighbor S brought us the Armenian pizza for dinner, she told me not to prepare anything for Easter dinner because her mother was making her famous fried tilapia (which I love) and she would bring us our Easter dinner, but, it might be on Saturday night, instead of Sunday. Today, she called to let me know that they will be preparing their Easter meal today and she will bring me dinner in the evening! Later in the evening, she called to let me know that she was bringing us dinner and brought us two plates with fried fish, rice pilaf (cooked with vermicelli), cabbage slaw, two hard boiled eggs, and another small plate with two Easter breads! Such a lovely meal and so generous of S and her family!
In return, as a small thank you, I gave S the wreath I had made for her:
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| Spring Wreath |
Yes, I used the passionfruit vine wreath that I had made, earlier, and decorated it with some ribbons and flowers I had on hand. The roses are set into tiny terra cotta pots.
And for S's mother L, I put together a mini basket of roses:
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| A Mini Basket of Roses |
I hope they like them as much as I enjoyed making them!
Today, in the afternoon, I did three loads of laundry and did a little dusting and tidying in the living room and dining area.
I had ordered a small plant stand for the dining area, which doesn't have a lot of room, but has south facing windows, and my daughter put the stand together for me on Friday night. I had been hoping that I could place the croton and the anthurium plants on it (instead of having them on the dining table), but, because I had ordered a smaller stand to fit into the spot, the shelves for the plants are only about six inches in diameter and the croton plant is too big for it! The anthurium sits nicely on the top and I managed to find a few other items to place on the other shelves to discourage Dancer from trying to climb up and to provide a bit of weight and stability.
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| New Plant Stand/Display Unit! |
Right now, it looks more like a display unit for my blue and white china collection than a plant stand! LOL. I have a rooted pothos cutting in water on one shelf, the Christmas cactus cutting that M gave me in one of the mandarin duck planters on another shelf, and the anthurium plant on top. Obviously, I need to get some smaller plants to display on the other shelves! Something that Dancer won't be tempted to eat, or, at the very least, something that won't be toxic to him! Maybe I can try out the dog bane/scaredy cat plant on him! The plant stand is on wheels (which can be locked in place) so it can be moved if I have guests to dinner, etc., so that the person seated at the head of the table can move the chair back easily, without bumping into the plant stand!
Former neighbor T called in the afternoon and was concerned that I might be by myself on Easter, but, I assured her that my daughter will be with me. I thought it was very sweet of her to be concerned. Friend R called, too, later in the evening, and I received a lovely e-card from a friend of mine. I am truly blessed with good friends and neighbors.
Today, I am grateful for:
- The rain for the garden
- Neighbor S and her family and the lovely Easter meal they provided
- Other friends and former neighbors who call and check on me
- Working appliances
- A warm and dry house
Saturday's joyful activity was spending time with my daughter.
Tomorrow is Easter Sunday. I wish all of my readers who celebrate the day a very happy and blessed Easter.
What a nice thing for S to do, bringing you and your daughter an Easter dinner. And it looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI am sure she and her mother will enjoy the lovely gifts you made them.
Your plant stand looks like a good addition to your room and you've fixed it up nicely with the different items on the shelves.
I hope Dancer looks but doesn't touch. :)
Happy Easter to you and your daughter.
Happy Easter to you and your husband, Debra. :)
DeleteYes, wasn't it a lovely thing for S and her family to do? They are such caring and generous friends and neighbors.
The plant stand needs some new plants, I think; maybe some taller plants for the lower shelves. I've a list of plants that are non-toxic to cats and will do a bit of shopping, next month! So far, Dancer has shown no interest in the plant stand!
What a wonderful meal, once again, from S and her mother! I hope the other things keep Dancer from climbing the plant stand, but when I saw them, I thought my cats would probably knock them off and break them. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteIt truly was a wonderful meal and so kind of S and family to include us in their Easter celebrations!
DeleteSo far, Dancer has not shown any interest in the plant stand! Long may that continue!
What a lovely dinner with your favourite fish! I'm sure S was surprised to receive your gifts in return. The plant stand looks pretty with the china and having locking wheels is very useful as it would be hard to move otherwise. I hope you and your daughter (and Dancer) are having a happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful dinner and so generous of S and family! S was surprised and pleased to receive a gift. :)
DeleteI want to get a few other plants that are non-toxic to cats for the plant stand. But, until I do, this arrangement works!
Thank you for the Easter wishes; I hope that you and your family are having a happy Easter, too.
S and her family certainly prepare some delicious food! Your wreath and the flower pot are lovely. You have so much talent in crafting! You and your daughter, and your friends are all very generous with each other. The plant stand is very nice. It does look like steps Dancer could climb up! The pretty china though should keep him off.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie, for your kind words. We will be having leftovers from S's meal for our dinner, tonight. I enjoyed putting the wreath and little basket together. Little by little, I'm using up my craft supplies and decluttering at the same time by giving away the results! I've another little basket like that, a square one, and I think I'll put together another little arrangement to give to my friend R, when I see her, tomorrow.
DeleteSo far, Dancer is not interested in the plant stand or the plants! I hope he continues to ignore them! I managed to repurpose another little stand that I had to keep the croton and it works out well. :)
Gosh that looks like a lovely meal from S! Your wreath turned out really well, so I'm not surprised that she was pleased with it. Does she know that you wove the base yourself, too?
ReplyDeleteHope daughter got off safely today.
Ella
PS Three posts in one day? Is this a record?!
It was a delicious meal.
DeleteThank you! I did tell her that I made the base!
Yes, daughter had a safe flight and reached her apartment without any difficulties; thank you.
Ha, ha, it might be a record! :D
You are so lucky to have such a wonderful community of friends and family around you, checking in, sharing food and making sure you're not alone.
ReplyDeleteI am very lucky, Sharon. Today, too, another friend brought over some food! Such a blessing!
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