Ladies who lunch?

This week I was reminded by Facebook that it’s six years since I retired from teaching. I wondered what on earth I’d do with myself – would I become a lady who lunched? There had been opportunities in the past, when, without the required work permits, I’d enjoyed plenty of leisurely meals with lovely friends in both Italy and the U.S.A. Accompanying the captain of industry on a trip to Washington D.C. and North Carolina was the first retirement treat and later another to Miami, then supporting the work of Macmillan kept me busy. The last 16 months have been interesting – videos, website, blog…you know what I mean…but no lunches. This week has been quite a challenge though, waiting hours for an ambulance for a 98 year old, the early arrival of a poorly baby, stitching like crazy to finish a project and the central heating turning itself on in July ! Often the only support we can offer is a hug or a chat over lunch, but not now. So, at this very moment, there is Brownie in the oven to bring a smile to the face of a beleaguered friend x