Marti makes me want to "up my game"

This week there was lunch at Blu Hwy with my favorite 100 and 1/2 year old, and her 2 side-kicks Jennifer and Nancy. 

(I couldn't decide which of these 2 photos I liked the best so I enclosed both)

As I was snapping away, before they drove away, making sure to get just the right shot, Sarah walked up and wanted to know if she could be in the picture too...of course we said! Marti Huff is a magnet. Anyone who is within a certain radius just wants to get in on the action.  

Marti makes me want to "up my game", she sets a high bar in the friend category. Interesting, thoughtful, intelligent, she always has something sparkling to contribute to the conversation. Plus the fact that she always looks so great. How do you do that at 100 1/2?

We discussed when the blue chariot might be coming for us, the normal condition of occasional grumpiness, the wonder of travel to a foreign country, the timing of joint replacement surgery, delighted in a really good deviled egg, commiserated over the bad luck of a tree falling on your house, debated what makes a good carrot cake, and in general enjoyed each other's company. 

I am already looking forward to our June meet-up. 

Comments

[Chris Oliveira]

❤️

I still think you need to get into one of these pictures.

[carol]

thanks Chris! but here's the thing... I want to take these pictures of Marti and Jennifer and Nancy MORE than I want to be in them, if only because I know what I like in a photo and am always reluctant to turn that over to someone else who will not capture those 3 like I would. does that make any sense at all?

[Chris Oliveira]

Yes. But I think you would cherish a picture of you together. Even if it’s not perfect.