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| Me and Elizabeth |
For the third year in a row, I was able to make a trip to our wonderful festival of the arts.
We went down for a bit on Thursday evening and again on Friday evening when the weather was a bit cooler.
First up, I got to visit with my favorite jeweler, Elizabeth.
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| Fest (Pic Courtesy of Jess) |
Three years ago, when I was just starting to improve, Mom purchased a pair of geranium leaf earrings for me--one of the first pairs of earrings I started wearing after so long not wearing jewelry. Each year, I have acquired a new piece from Elizabeth.
She follows my journey on FB, she knows just what styles I will like, and she's a joy to know.
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| Me and Jen |
Last year at Fest, I purchased a small piece of art from Gallery Girl Jen.
When she saw me this year, she remembered me! She remembered how last year, I had been too sick to get in and out of the wheelchair and how she had helped me to pick out a print.
I still needed to use the Rolls this year because of the amount of walking, standing and time we were out.
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| My New Art For My Bathroom (My 'Affirmation' Space) |
This year, I picked the print on the right because it seems perfectly fitted to my journey. Jen was so excited to see me feeling better, she added the second print as a gift.
We invited her to stay with us next year during Fest to save money on a hotel room!
I love meeting the artists, engaging with them, and seeing the wonderful art that comes to our town every summer.
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| Me and Tess! |
Fest is always busy with friends who are home for the event.
On Wednesday evening, Tess came over for a glass of wine and wonderful face-to-face chat. This is the third time I've gotten to see Tess (a high school friend) in nine years, and it is always a treat to catch up in person.
I wished I hadn't been quite so tired that evening, as we could have talked much longer.
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| Homemade Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins Mom Made for Brunch with Jess |
On Saturday morning, I got up early (for me) to have brunch with Kate and Jess, but poor Kate ended up with two sick kiddos and had to cancel.
Jess and I got to visit for FIVE hours straight! Yes, FIVE hours! I don't know when I was able to do that last? 18 years ago?!
It was incredible to have one on one time with someone I have known since 4th grade!
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| Me and Jess |
Arts Fest was busy and tiring, but boy, was it great!
Thank you to the artists I adore and to the friends I love for making it a great long weekend.
Blessings,
Emily
