1. I wan't exactly a housecleaning hurricane. I was more of an intermittent zephyr. Slowly, surely, with several periods of sitting down to rest my back, I spiffed up the living room, bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. I wanted things to be cleaner than usual -- things I clean never seem to sparkle -- for Patrick and Megan's arrival early this evening.
2. Megan and Patrick arrived and after hugs and some "how was the drive from Portland?" yakkin', we decided that Debbie and Megan would go over to The Beanery and bring home a couple of pizzas and some garlic knots. I prepared for dinner by enjoying some Stein distillery's Snake Creek Rum and shooting the breeze with Patrick.
3. As we enjoyed our takeout food and afterward, the four of us had a great session of more yakkin'. Patrick and Megan talked about their cruise to Alaska. We somehow found ourselves strolling down memory lane, remembering, among other things, when Patrick taught himself how to play Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, mostly at an electric piano with headphones on, and how we heard him perform it at a South Eugene High School talent show. We also discussed Debbie's work at Pinehurst Elementary School, the challenges she faces, and how much she cares about and for her students.
What a great evening -- and to think Patrick and Meagan will be staying here until Tuesday morning.
That works!
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