Yesterday, I made a key lime pie to give to Debbie after our meeting. The one thing I have been afraid to try was making meringue -- for anything. So, I did some research, got the tips on how to be successful, pulled out the egg whites from the refrig and the whipped topping from the freezer. After coffee and paper, I screwed my courage to the sticking point, took out the hand mixer and proceeded to beat the egg whites, which were now at room temp. Amazingly, the next thing I knew, I had soft peaks. Was about to add the sugar when I remembered that one tip said use superfine sugar. So I put it in the (clean) coffee mill, made it superfine and added it to the mixture. WOW. The peaks were standing on their own. Putting it on the pie was a snap -- just haven't figured out how to make those swirls and peaks -- put it under the broiler to brown and the job was complete. Debbie said it looked yummy when I presented it to her.
The brunch was delightful with much talk about what will be the most appropriate ways to keep Margaret's legacy alive and possibly growing. Nothing definite. Had lots of fun with ideas. On the way out of VI stopped and talked to Max and Oscar who were there for brunch. Debbie and I came back to the house, I made sure she still had full access to the Web site, and asked her to look over the site with our discussion as the background. She agreed.
Rich was here for the routine termite inspection. Found some possible infestation (dry wood) somewhere around the back door. Will send someone out to take care of it. He gave good advice about the upcoming renewal bill that I got. Also got through to the State Retirement folks. They were very nice and helpful. Very clearly spelled out how the changeover will be handled -- I'll have that pension for the rest of my life! Also emailed Anna of AARP and left a message for Gloria at TBPAC about ushering.
It was hot outside, so I waited until evening to get to those weeds in the front beds. Thought I could get a least one side done -- but either there were more weeds than I expected, or I burned some of the daylight in taking to two neighbors. The weeds will be there tomorrow -- so will the neighbors, but I didn't want to pass up the opportunity to thank them for their concern and find out what is new in their world.
Beginning to notice that I am getting more cryptic in talking about how I am doing, and far more interested in finding out what the person I am talking to sees as important. Not sure what that means, or what is really happening. I still treasure the contact, and think that a lot of the details about my journey are important to me, but to others, they are much more wanting to share themselves with me. I have always seen that at a holy invitation, and I guess I am rediscovering just how important and sacred that gift really is. It is also fitting that this re-discovery occurs on the same day as my first meringue.
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