It is the first of January 2009, and here in Portland it is raining. This is what it does during the winter, so despite the dreary gray skies there is a certain comfort in it, too.
Bonzi and I just returned from our first walk of the new year and the rain was constant enough that he had to shake it off half way through just to allow for more to soak into his fur. This being Portland we did still manage to find another dog and owner at our local park playing fetch.
Now that I’m back at home I’m going to make a couple of quick breads to bring over to our friends that are making New Year’s Day meals. I continue to be delighted at how many of my non-Southern friends have picked up the tradition of black-eyed peas and greens. I’ll just say right now, I have the greatest friends. For that and so much more I am grateful.
May 2009 brings us all peace, joy, love and happiness!