When Thursdays roll around during the week, my mind automatically goes into weekend mode. I begin to plan activities that will start right after work on Friday. Some weeks, that activity may simply be to make sure my sofa doesn't move & watch Law & Order SVU reruns. Other times, my weekend is so packed I have to give it a baggage claim check. This, my friends, is one of those weekends, & I can't wait! I will be attending my first ever Greek Festival in New Orleans. I'd love to hear from the Greek Fest pros out there as to what we simply have to enjoy while there. I've heard the lamb is delightful & the cheese selections are delectable. I can't wait to try everything. Send me your tips on how to make my first Greek Festival unforgettable. The New Orleans Food & Wine Experience also has the city abuzz with foodies. You can find a complete listing of events at www.nowfe.com. NOWFE is celebrating their 20th anniversary. Do you have a favorite event? Let me know where you will be indulging in your favorite food & wine pairings. I will be out & about in the city all weekend. Do you have a favorite museum? Perhaps you like to take a walk in one of the many parks. My friends & I will be looking for free or inexpensive pastimes this weekend. I can't wait to hear your ideas.
Of course, I've got to be rocking my purple & gold tomorrow! Those baseball Tigers will be taking to the diamond in Birmingham tomorrow to battle for the right to stay at the SEC tournament. Where will you be watching the game tomorrow? I want to hear all about it & your score predictions. What yummy ballpark treats will you be indulging in? I look forward to celebrating another year of LSU baseball dominance.
Last but not least, it is a huge weekend for my family. My mother said goodbye to employment & hello to retirement today. She has devoted 37 years of her life to teaching. I know it is exciting for her, but at the same time, she doesn't do well with sitting idle. I predict she will be back in the classroom next summer in some capacity. Still, I'm sure she turned cartwheels down the hall today. Tomorrow, my parents will celebrate 39 years of marriage. That is remarkable, indeed! They have been such a true example to me of love, patience, kindness, generosity, & understanding. Certainly there have been hard times in all these years, but their devotion to God & one another has carried them through. I'm honored to be their daughter.
Whatever activity that you & yours plan for this long, Memorial Day weekend, I hope that you enjoy every second of it. Take a moment to pray & thank God for our country & those who have died fighting to protect it. Remember that freedom isn't free.
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