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With several deadlines for creative commitments converging at the end of October/beginning of November, this is what my life will look like for the next several weeks ... lots of paper, fabric, and glue (and Mr. Cat to keep me company and a box of Kleenex for the sneezes; sneezes completely unrelated to Mr. Cat).  Despite autumn allergies and the occasional sniffles related to Mr. P's inevitable departure, the creative work is fun and high energy ... I haven't worked this way in a very long time ... I've missed that.

I took a break for my birthday, as Mr. P. took me to Colonial Williamsburg for a couple of days of strolling about the 18th century city on the brink of revolution, and partaking in all kinds of interesting activities, including participating in a jury deciding the fate of a woman suspected of witchcraft, watching the fife and drum parade, and eating sippets and cheese at Chowning's Tavern (and completely enjoying the balladeers, magicians, during the evening gambols).  We had the best time!  I am a total Colonial Williamsburg geek and have been since I was a little kid.  Who knew I'd end up living within 50 miles of it as an adult?   

I must give a shout out to the Woman From Houston who shared our table at Chowning's Tavern.  When she found out it was my birthday and asked about my age, she was surprised to find out I was 36 and not 26 or 27 as she had guessed.  I was highly amused (and delighted) by her reaction!  I don't know whether to credit the candlelit tavern, Olay products, white lies, or the beer she was drinking!  Whatever the reason, Woman From Houston, I thank you for a highly encouraging confidence boost!

One of the new things I discovered on our first night in Williamsburg, was a delightful little dessert drink thing called Syllabub.  Thursday was hotter than Hades and as most of the historic buildings are not air conditioned, whew, it was a sweaty and sweltering day.  It was so nice to end dinner with this refreshing dessert.  Syllabub consists of whipped cream, sugar, dry white wine and sherry, and lemon.  The dessert is prepared and then refrigerated for 24 hours during which time the cream and the wine separate slightly.  You eat the whipped cream part and then sip the remaining wine which has been sweetened with the cream.  They say this dessert went out of favor after the arrival of ice cream, but I far prefer this ... it's lighter and more refreshing.  Can't wait to try it at home!

And that's all she wrote for now.  Bloggling will likely be light for a few weeks as I work to meet deadlines.  Looking forward to getting back in the blogging saddle once all of that is finished. 

♥

Comments

[tracey]

Jeannine -- Happy belated birthday! It sounds like it was a good one!

[cindi slaughter]

Happy Birthday (a few days late)!

36 -- oh yeah, i remember those days....
--cs

[violetkey]

Looks like you'll be having fun this month with all those projects.

Happy belated Birthday! It sounds like you had a lot of fun. I love Colonial Williamsburg. I have only been one time when I was 7 in early December, the town was all decorated for Christmas. I am going back some day.

[denise]

More belated Birthday wishes! ;) Sounds like a fun time. Have fun with those projects.

[Alison Whittington]

Oh, my, Syllabub...

I'm going to have to get myself up to Williamsburg to try it. Sounds magnificent.