After many prayers and months of preparation--my daughter finally got married. The weather was glorious-thank God--as the rehearsal dinner and ceremony were outside. A little windy--but I'll take it. It was perfect. From the officiant --Ali's life-long friend who was amazing--to the band-- the dance floor was jam packed all night--outstanding. The food & venue--shout out to Haley Mansion--excellent service and food. And an atmosphere so full of love--it was simply divine. I'm so happy for the newlyweds. The happy couple--my daughter especially-- truly enjoyed every minute too. She made sure that pictures were done in 45 minutes and that they arrived right on time for cocktail hour--signature drinks-- and a night they'll never forget. Cheers. Also managed to squeeze in a novel I think you might enjoy called
The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard. Irene, the main character of this lovely novel, has had a tramatic childhood. After being shlepped around from one hippie band to another by her mom, Irene eventually moves in with her grandmother in New York after her mom tragically dies. Irene later faces other tragedies that force her to leave the country where she ends up in La Esperanza, somewhere in Central America, at a hotel called La Llorona, that is owned by Leila. After Leila's death, Irene unexpectantly becomes the owner of the hotel where she gets to work renovating, welcoming an array of guests and earning the Mayan culture. She also meets a great cast of characters including Walter, Elmer, Maria, Luis and Mirabel, who become like family and help her accept the past, forgive and love again.
