Sunday, January 13, 2008

The Simple Things


It doesn't get any better than Saturday night at the Farm. Four friends joined us. Among the six, four grew up together, so the history of the group was wonderful--so many stories, so much laughter, so many good times shared.

The weather was just cool enough; the night sky was clear above the pecan trees. See photo above. The wine was plentiful; Ken's Caesar Salad and Tomato Soup were to die for; and the ice cream with blueberries and Grand Marnier wasn't bad either.

So what makes a good time--the setting? the cost of the wine? the quality of the wine glass? the complexity of the dinner? The Roneys determined long ago that people make a good time. It's hosts with a plan; it's interesting guests; it's conversation shared; it's memories made. The humblest home can be the site of the most pleasant gathering.

We've talked with our children about entertaining, and we've urged them not to wait for everything to be perfect. We've encouraged them to be the catalyst for bringing people together. With a little planning, an evening can be both simple and memorable.

Ours certainly was.

2 comments:

THE DUDE said...

AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE SATURDAY NIGHT I CAN ONLY CONCUR AND EXPOUND ON YOUR COMMENTS. SIMPLE SOUP, SIMPLE BREAD, SIMPLE WINE BLEND TO MAKE MEMORABLE EVENING.

Katherine Andrews said...

Hey Mrs.Roney,
I just wanted to say thankyou for writing this particular blog. As I read it, it reminded me of the kind of household I grew up in. Everybody welcome, the more the merrier, didn't matter when, where, or what time. We just enjoyed the moment and the people who were sharing it with us. It was just simple and easy. I guess that's why I always feel so comfortable with you and your family!!