Lisa and I walked to Daffodil Hill, through a bit of Baker Woods, the Children's Garden, and the Horticultural Gardens and met up with Jeanie at The Broad Art Museum... which was inconveniently closed today. We meandered through Beal Gardens and the Riverwalk back to dinner.
I thought I'd leave Lisa and Jeanie alone to get some one-on-one time (they've known each other for over fifteen years!) to sprint ahead and get dinner started. But when I picked up the mail and turned the corner into the driveway, I saw them sitting on the porch!
Meeting friends you've made online is such an affirming experience--there's such a wealth of already shared experience and so much to talk about. We had a lively dinner with the family--talking about books and movies and what we haven't read, Max and Huck eating sorbet off a spoon under the table. Goodbye came too soon.
Afterwards, At wanted to go see Sinners, so the fam headed to the movies. I closed my eyes through some of the more gory parts and may have accidentally (and characteristically) fallen asleep. The music and score were tremendous. (I love Ryan Coogler's work in Black Panther. We actually bought Fruitvale Station, but I haven't yet been able to steel myself to actually watch it.)
Pic: Jeanie, Lisa, me (and behind us Zaha Hadid's amazing construction for The Broad).
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My one complaint is the photo is too small! I can't see the people in it!
But wow, so excited you met Lisa!!
It was just the best afternoon! Perfect weather (that hasn't been the case recently), a great walk with wonderful companions and a glorious dinner, courtesy of chef Maya and with her wonderful family. It could not have been a better afternoon!
Sounds like a very fun day. If you're falling asleep at the movies, though, you are probably still sleep-deprived.
Bloggy goddesses indeed! But wait- how do I not know Jeanie??? Scooting over to check out her blog right now!
Nice.
What fun blogging meetups!! Everything cool happens in Michigan!
Oh what fun! And wait, you went to a movie after dinner? You must stay up so late! (Like, after 9pm…lol) I would have gone to sleep too. Or at least rested my eyes.
I also can’t bear to watch Fruitvale Station.
Yay for joyous blogger meetups! <3
Nicole--you spoke, I heard! I changed the picture--hope it "reads" better now :).
I loved our dinner conversation! I can't wait to do it again soon :)
Steph--I won't fight that diagnosis. I have made some long-term plans (A will switch to day shifts next year).
Lisa introduced us! Jeanie lives right in my town and is fabulous! (And I'm seeing her again on Sunday... Whee!!)
Thanks!
"Everything cool happens in Michigan!" I don't believe I've EVER heard THAT before lol
"Rested my eyes" is parent code for "need a nap" right? I feel like I've met everyone here, but it would be lovely to meet in person too <3
It was such a wonderful afternoon! You are such a wonderful host and I loved meeting your family. Your children are DELIGHTFUL!!
Thank you, Lisa! It was a wonderful afternoon and YOU are delightful!!
How wonderful! I love meetups with online friends. It's always so affirming to me how the physical self is almost irrelevant*; we just pick right up and get going.
*except for hugs!
Yes, hugs! I look forward to meeting you someday, Nance!
What a special day. I've now met three bloggers in "real" life and it never ceases to amaze me how instant and deep the connection feels when we finally meet in person. It's a special kind of friendship magic.
So fun! I'm glad Lisa was able to fit in a blog meetup in the midst of her work travels. <3
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