Thursday, May 21, 2020

Today I have been enveloped in the disappointments of people I love. The pandemic is responsible for keeping two of my children apart from their sweethearts, and for derailing the career plans of several young adults in our extended family. My mom phoned me this afternoon, and she asked me when visitors would again be allowed into her nursing home. And it’s still cold and rainy out there.

But the mail brought a sweet note from far-away cousins, my table is graced with fragrant pink peonies from a thoughtful neighbor, and Husband has been dispensing warm hugs.

I am sending hugs to all my family and friends. Some days are simply proving to be harder than others, but we’ve got each other, right?

This drink is my version of a Blueberry Whisky Spritzer.

In a shaker with ice, combine 2 ounces bourbon, 1 ounce lemon juice, and 2 ounces blueberry syrup. Shake well and strain into a glass.  Add a few ice cubes and top with about 2 ounces of tonic water. (I also sprinkled a tablespoon of frozen blueberries over the top, to make it healthier!)