Many years ago, Barbara asked me to join a book club that she was starting. I’d never been in a book club before but I was pleased to be asked and soon I was reading new books each month with titles such as “Perfume”, “Maisie Dobbs”, and “The Number One Women’s Detective Agency.” In that book club I met a few new friends: Anita, Teresa, and Janet. My husband called it a wine club but we women knew differently. It was a chance for us to talk about things other than our jobs, or our families, and we relished the chance to do so.
About the same time Barbara also invited me to join the Ashland Elks. That was about eight years ago and that introduction helped to foster friendships with people such as Polly, Pat, Berniece and Rhonda. All of these people are amazingly selfless individuals that do so much for the community (especially our veterans) and I am very honored to be a part of this fraternal organization.
Today I made a Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie for Barbara. When I showed up at her office, her assistant wanted to take the pie to her but I asked to deliver it myself. I wanted to personally recognize Barbara for inviting me into the Elks and for including me in her book club. I really do appreciate the gestures of friendship that she extended and want to offer my sincerest thanks to her for reaching out to me. I am truly richer for these experiences.
Pie a Day Give Away 
such a beautiful pie and yes, Barbara is a wonderful person…..
Thank you Mary!
YUM!!! Lovely post 🙂
xxx
Thank you dearie… we can try one of these Dukkan style soon!
xxoo