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SOLSC #11 – Shower

It is Tuesday and time to write a 'Slice of Life." 
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This month of March has coincided with a lot of unusual travel for me. We were at the beach for our anniversary, and now I am up in Connecticut for the bridal shower of my college bestie’s daughter. Talk about shifting gears – I went from lazing about outside in the warm sun to being in the midst of snow all around (more falling even as I write) and a very busy household setting up and preparing. The older sister of the bride, who is the hostess of this fun event, has planned every last beautiful detail. The theme is an Italian brunch, and she is a true gourmet, making everything from scratch. The house smells heavenly! I have helped create signage, wash dishes, move furniture – hopefully, many hands are truly making light work.  We are all ready…and the guests arrive momentarily! I offer a simple poem for the day.

The view from my bedroom window, first thing this morning.
Snapshot of a Bridal Shower

a shower of the heart
a sister lovingly plans 
a fabulous party for the bride
feting her, before the wedding day

a shower of cooking 
a detailed menu 
choreographed timing 
a gourmet brunch 

a shower of surprise snow
waking to gentle flurries 
a kiss from mother nature
to welcome all

a shower of joy 
friends and family gathering 
they come bearing gifts
laughter and stories