#feelingloved

Fantastic day with my friends Mindy and Laura today. Mindy, writer, musician, caring and insightful lady, fighter for women's rights and a sharp wit. Laura my EPA friend who will single-handedly save the environment and make everything sustainable and will do with with compassion and style. We were the musketeers and we were invincible; all we needed was a swishing of capes and swashbuckling sound- a slapped thigh perhaps? I doubt a cape would have helped but we would have accessorized accordingly. We were architectural critics; shocked as to why anyone would place a circular staircase in the semi-circular floor-to-ceiling window when the view onto hills would have been preferable. The staircase was gorgeous but not the focal point. I love being able to cast judgment on such work and know that no-one will know nor care and I have not added to the budget. I have made fantastic suggestions and I can be safe in the knowledge that I am right. We lunched as only ladies can; a tasty lamb salad (medium-rare), short-rib pappardelle and mushroom pizza. We discussed menopause and its onset, hot flushes, children, men and laughed and giggled like girls. Red wine, conversation and laughter flowed like it should and chocolate cake magically appeared; does life get better? I just felt so loved today. Thank you. Must dash the cat has climbed into a paper bag and has manage to get the handle around his neck- I need that cape about now, please.