Dear Life...

Dear Alice,

You capture the moment with so few words. Your stories aren't sparkly sizzlers, they are smoldering embers. They are everyday people.

They convey quiet resolve, loneliness, brief lapses in responsibilities, inner strength, realism, aging. 

They are our thoughts and indiscretions. 
Thank you Alice. 

Sincerely, The Lucky Thirteen

Dear Betty, 

We sit here nourished by your fresh greens and fruits, amazed by your transferred pie crusted quiche, spell bound by your heritage camellias, and elevated by the conversation all the fore mentioned inspired. 

Thank you for opening your home to us once again so graciously. We love first Fridays!

With fondness, The Lucky Thirteen




Dear Lucky Thirteen, 

If you weren't there today, we missed you. These stories were thoughtful and conversation-provoking. Linda found an interview with Alice, gathered after winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2013. 

If you were at Betty's to the end, you now know what a "selfie" is.

The TV show we talked about is Masterpiece Theatre's Mr. Selfridge (available on Netflix or iTunes). It's about Chicagoan Harry Selfridge (Jeremy Pivens) opening the cutting-edge Selfridge's department store in 1908 London. Lots of drama.  Reminds me totally of Downton Abbey, except London, more affairs, and retail. 

Most importantly, February's book is The Goldfinch, Donna Tartt. Lengthy, but worth it. 

  And YES Betty, gather us for a movie next week. Or anyone!

All the best, 
An Admirer