After the party.
Once the initial planning was done, my party for Drew just took on a life of its own.
I got a few snack items, and Drew brought in some music of his, which everyone seemed to like. And, a party wouldn't be the same without having Drew make his no-bake cookies. Yum! We ate a couple while they were still warm. Then, Travis arrived, followed by Julia soon after. Then Brian showed up, and Steve and David, Elizabeth and Spence, Cathy and Cory, Kate and Phil, and Jamie. I hope I haven't left anyone out. I'm really tired now but joyful and a little sad.
Not knowing when we will all be together again. But I want to savor the fun we had. Initially, I was feeling responsible for getting things underway, but there was no need, since Ears are notorious for entertaining ourselves. We have so much in common, including and especially memories, and retelling funny stories. There wasn't much for me to do, except relax and enjoy the celebration and the group.
It's been a long time since I had a party here. I ought to do that more often.
Now that everyone has left, it's especially quiet here, except for Emma's snoring.
There used to be a song by Melanie, called Left-over Wine. I used to play it once a party was over, and sing along, and many, many years back, drink along with the song.
It goes: "What'll ya do when the people go home.
And, what'll ya do when the show is all done."
"I know what I'll do in the alone of my time.
But, what will I do with the left-over wine."
"I'll drink some of yours, if you'll drink all of mine.
'Cause I can't stand the taste of the left-over wine."
Of course, in those long-ago days, there never was any left-over wine to worry about. And, today, there's no wine at all, left-over, or otherwise.
Which I didn't require or ask for, but it's nice, because so many Ear events happen at a bar, or Wine Night at a restaurant, or at someone's house where there's drinking going on.
Of course, very few of those with whom I party, drink the way I used to. But, even so, it felt good to enjoy the company in an alcohol-free setting.
And, I remember everything that happened, nowadays, minus the black-outs, minus the throwing up, minus the shakes and the horrendous hangovers.
And I can be alone after a party without feeling the oppressive loneliness and remorse. I am so grateful for all of these true and loyal friends in my life.
It was so pleasant to have so much laughter in my house.
I got a few snack items, and Drew brought in some music of his, which everyone seemed to like. And, a party wouldn't be the same without having Drew make his no-bake cookies. Yum! We ate a couple while they were still warm. Then, Travis arrived, followed by Julia soon after. Then Brian showed up, and Steve and David, Elizabeth and Spence, Cathy and Cory, Kate and Phil, and Jamie. I hope I haven't left anyone out. I'm really tired now but joyful and a little sad.
Not knowing when we will all be together again. But I want to savor the fun we had. Initially, I was feeling responsible for getting things underway, but there was no need, since Ears are notorious for entertaining ourselves. We have so much in common, including and especially memories, and retelling funny stories. There wasn't much for me to do, except relax and enjoy the celebration and the group.
It's been a long time since I had a party here. I ought to do that more often.
Now that everyone has left, it's especially quiet here, except for Emma's snoring.
There used to be a song by Melanie, called Left-over Wine. I used to play it once a party was over, and sing along, and many, many years back, drink along with the song.
It goes: "What'll ya do when the people go home.
And, what'll ya do when the show is all done."
"I know what I'll do in the alone of my time.
But, what will I do with the left-over wine."
"I'll drink some of yours, if you'll drink all of mine.
'Cause I can't stand the taste of the left-over wine."
Of course, in those long-ago days, there never was any left-over wine to worry about. And, today, there's no wine at all, left-over, or otherwise.
Which I didn't require or ask for, but it's nice, because so many Ear events happen at a bar, or Wine Night at a restaurant, or at someone's house where there's drinking going on.
Of course, very few of those with whom I party, drink the way I used to. But, even so, it felt good to enjoy the company in an alcohol-free setting.
And, I remember everything that happened, nowadays, minus the black-outs, minus the throwing up, minus the shakes and the horrendous hangovers.
And I can be alone after a party without feeling the oppressive loneliness and remorse. I am so grateful for all of these true and loyal friends in my life.
It was so pleasant to have so much laughter in my house.