It was a fun few hours spent with friends who live in the building, friends from quilt guild, some from Ozaukee County Newcomers Club, and more "others" I've made over the years in the Milwaukee area.
Dave and I have been having an annual open house for years.....but this year we couldn't find a weekend night that would work. So I planned a "Ladies Only" party. And each year we've asked that guests bring a donation for our local food pantry instead of any kind of hostess gift. We have all we could every want or need!
This season brings out the best in people....their most generous spirits look for ways to connect with others and make a difference in big and small ways.
So my friends came....bearing gifts....and I thank them all for their kind contributions. We don't know who will benefit but I will take the donations to our food pantry on Tuesday morning....and strangers will have a happier holiday season because of my friends.
And as the traditional Christmas poem says...."A Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"
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