Last week was filled with family, friends, food, and libations – a combination for fun times. My mom came over with my brothers to celebrate our first new year’s dinner together on Monday. I also got to catch up with friends throughout the week over happy hour and a thoroughly enjoyable wine tasting night-in. My contribution was the Francis Coppola Merlot and I got to discover a few new favorite reds: a well-rounded and smooth Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon and a slightly sweet and soft sparkly Unruly Zinfandel. Those are definitely going into my wine go-to list. I ended an already good week by cooking dinner for friends. On my Happiness Project calendar, February 1st reads: “What are your favorite parts of your ordinary day?” The question is very fitting for this project.
Day 23. Kumquat centerpiece.
Day 24. Olympian happy hour.
Day 25. Footprints in the sky.
Day 26. Magritte versus Kahlo.
Day 27. An evening with Francis.
Day 28. Beer for dessert.
Day 29. Fresh tomato sauce.
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