Christmas Party

I have interlocking circles of friends, most of them don't know each other. Each group has their own special qualities and gifts. Tonight one of these groups gathered for supper and a gift exchange. This is mostly what this group does. I have never been to some of these gals' houses, don't even know where some of them live. We never worked together, or raised kids together. We know each other through these dinners, and we gather together and eat and talk like old friends. This is mostly because of our mutual friend Lynn...who has known all of us for years and years and organizes these events. Anyway, we share a meal and gifts because that's what we do, and it is always fun to see what comes out of the cute little gift bags filled with tissue paper. Earrings, homemade jams, ornaments for the tree, gift cards to Starbucks...tokens of love and respect that come from belonging to a circle of friends. No matter how loosely woven, this friendly cloth is warm and comforting. I am wearing a new fuzzy hat, and a sparkly ice cream cone necklace is now in my jewelry collection. Thank you all for  a wonderful evening!