"Blessed is he who has learned to laugh at himself,
for he shall never cease to be entertained."
-John Powell
Yes, if I couldn't laugh at myself this would be waaaay too serious. I have been completely absorbed in preparing my home for entertaining.
FYI: I have cleaned small sub-cultures of dirt-life that had started mini eco-systems in crevasses of most every corner of my home. The dust balls had evolved into tumbleweeds. My vacuum has refused to suck up anything else until I give it a un-electrified sabbatical. Plus, I have purchased gallons of Windex.
I generally think of myself as a semi-clean person.....my was I wrong. Obviously, the "sweeping the dirt under the rug" syndrome has been going on quite a while.
FYI: Upside to this story....my dwelling is now CLEAN!
Sunday is my last soiree for the Christmas season. A simple family gathering of 22 people. All eating a meal I have cooked. Insert: quote above.
It took the consultation of two of the best cooks I know to guide me through this process. Menu is now set...food purchased....some food made....and table set.
Another small trauma was the need for dishes. I refuse to use paper goods. Now, here comes the easy part for me....gathering the dishes. My first thoughts were to make everything match....but, I don't own 22 identical things. So, I took the route of not one plate, glass, butter pat, napkin or piece of silver will match. Mucho easier for me. Although, I did have to take a few plates off the wall to add up to the magical 22.
FYI: Finally, my hoarding has paid off.
My table that seats 22 people looks like a quilt of beautiful mish-mash! I love it!
Once again: Insert quote above.
Laugh at your inabilities and you will be continually entertained.
