Neighbor Shawn slipped over to my house mid-afternoon for a quick celebration of her birthday. It was just the two of us, but numbers were not important. She rushed to her family party at a gourmet pizza place, promising to come back later.
True to her word, she did come back. Bob joined us for a pleasant visit. Shawn knew neighbor Lisa was baking a cake for her, but she didn’t expect the cake to come find her. This photo shows Shawn and the cake with Bob in the background. It turned out to be the best shot of the cake I had. Isn’t it lovely?
It would have been quite proper for Lisa and Harmony to take the dessert and party across the street. I was not part of the original plan. However, things happen in this neighborhood in the most delightful way. Bob said he would cut the cake, and I got out plates. We all moved to the dining room, and oh! how we enjoyed that Hummingbird Cake! It was full of fruit and nuts and had a sweet filling and frosting. Superb!
We talked of things neighbors talk about – how to catch ‘possums and relocate them, adjusting to the time change a week ago, Bob and Logan’s disposing of a skunk that died in Joyce’s driveway, chatting on Holly’s porch, pet chickens, the tree house Bob built for his children (insulated, carpeted and powered), and Logan’s pet ‘possum that lives under their porch.
Logan and his niece Lily came over, and our party was complete. What fun it was! No amount of planning ahead would have made it any better.
Mehrling Muse 
Indeed , Indeed ! It was ALL that and more !! Thank-you for the most delightful 65 th trip around the Sun.
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You bring lots of joy to everyone who knows you, Shawn. What a blessing you are! It was wonderful to be with you on your birthday.
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These stories always remind me of how much I miss my Texas friends. This so resonates with the spontaneous fun and love from our group. Happy birthday to Shawn and thanks to the great neighbors ya’ll share. And that cake looks superb!
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Those are the best kind of parties!
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They all know they’re in the best of company at your house Anne. I didn’t think Logan would be too far away when the cake was out.
Huge Hugs
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Logan enjoyed his cake, as we all did. Sunday hugs to you!
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Well, the party was a surprise for you! Sounds like fun. I like impromptu things.
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I think everyone was surprised and pleased. Impromptu is fun.
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You do have the most delightful neighborhood.
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We grieve together and party together.
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I love impromptu parties like this. That cake looks lovely.
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The cake was as good as the company — couldn’t have been better.
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So nice! You guys have the best get-togethers and the best desserts!
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We enjoy each other.
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How lovely 🥰🎉
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So happy for you! Sounds like a wonderful time!
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What a lovely neighborhood you have! Thank you for letting me peep into your organic party!
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If you had been on the doorstep, you would have become part of the party.
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Happy late birthday to Shawn. So fun to read about a perfect day.
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That is just too cool!
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What a nice way to turn a quiet day around!
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Always nice get-togethers with your neighbor and “good eatin'” as well.
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