Oh, this Minnesota weather - it decided to end 2010 with rain, sleet, freezing rain, snow and then wind. Torture. I had no idea if I'd be able to get to Minneapolis on New Year's Day to play for the 1-1-11 wedding I had scheduled, so I decided to head north with the harp early in the morning on 12-31-10. Mom and I made arrangements to stay at Chez Aunt Sheila in Mahtomedi and spend New Year's Eve with her. It was lovely.
There was exquisite champagne from France
(in Irish Waterford Crystal).
Chocolates made by nuns in Iowa.
And a truly unique improvised rendition of
"Auld Lang Syne" on the piano by the harpist.
Then there were hugs, kisses, laughter and dancing around the candles on the living room table as the grandfather clock struck midnight. After we raided the fridge, we all wandered to bed, welcoming 2011 with joyful thoughts. Aunt Sheila has terminal cancer, but I hope there are many, many more beautiful and memorable moments like this.
Happy New Year.
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