1985.
So, I met Ms. Suzanne, an indomitable drink of Texas punch, 24 years ago. At just short of a quarter century, that's a generous amount of time in which a friendship can develop.
But, when two ladies are as simpatico as we, time no longer has a part to play. We've only laid eyes upon one another four times, for a total of perhaps twelve days. Yet, when we're together the universe tilts, seismic shifts of epic proportions rattle the earth, ancient gods stir, unknown galaxies are discovered and snowballs start rolling uphill.
And that's on top of plain old friendship.
And we're about to write another chapter as I'll be heading for Corpus Christi on Wednesday. What began as my going there for Suzanne's birthday on the seventh has turned into the "The Texas Tea-Step". Ms. Suzanne has planned a book/speaking tour for me. Can you believe it? I'm still shocked she chose to take such a thing on!
Wild times are around the corner and who knows how it will all shake out. But one thing is for certain. Something will shake out. As I think Ms. Suzanne might say: "Like salt chasin pepper, darlin!"
The above picture was taken at Polkadots and Moonbeams, a vintage clothing shop in Hollywood, CA. We had met in LA to celebrate our 40ths and camped at Malibu Creek State Park, where M.A.S.H. was filmed. It's an awesome park and when you hiked back to where M.A.S.H. was actually filmed, the skyline still looked as it did when the helicopter flew over at the beginning of each episode.
If you've a few minutes to spare, you might want to visit:
http://www.worldfromtheweb.com/Parks/MalibuCreek/MalibuCreek.html
You can also visit Polkadots and Moonbeams at:
www.polkadotsandmoonbeams.com
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