I shortchanged brunch prep by joining a Q curling trip on Saturday; the upside was a stop in Hamtramck for lunch at the Polish Village (beet soup in Paula's honor) and a coffee cake from the New Palace Bakery. I added some Zingerman's bagels and a fritata, the Diehls provided a sweet potato pie, and Eve brought a long-stemmed rose.
Madeline took Ed home before we headed up to Fairview. It turned out to be a providential delay--while we waited, what had been rain showers turned into a downpour. I was baffled until Madeline pointed out we could still go to Fairview, but drive. So that's what we did.
I cleared the leaves off the marker and we stood there briefly in what by then was a sleet storm. Otto was puzzled that we didn't stay longer, but it really was cold and wet--though of course the sleet stopped as soon as we were back in the car. Back home, instead of making floats, we microwaved the Vernors.
I didn't even realize John took a picture!
It was a lovely brunch and I'm sorry the weather was so bad that more people couldn't join us. Paula, you still seem so close to me! Eve
Posted by: Eve Silberman | December 03, 2007 at 12:02 PM
thought of Paula all day sunday. I worked at the majestic Messiah in the afternoon, and then at the Ark for Over-the-Rhine, a band Paula loved. I still have the sugar skull sitting on my desk.
Posted by: Juli | December 04, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Saturday,when we were remembering your gathering, Ann said, "You could take the train over there tomorrow instead of driving back to Marquette", and I realized I really wanted to. Too bad that worrying about stuff like how to get home on Monday in time for 12 dinner guests inhibits me.
I'm glad there were others there and know that many were remembering with you.
She was a blessing to us all.
Posted by: Mom | December 04, 2007 at 10:42 PM
I had a few Vernors that day in honor of Paula. I've never tried it warm.
Posted by: Jon | December 07, 2007 at 09:09 PM
it's surprisingly drinkable--after a couple minutes in the microwave it still has a few bubbles, and all that ginger/cayenne snap. A definite improvement over the "white tea" (aka hot water) Paula and I used to drink to keep warm on cold days at Cornwell Place.
Posted by: John | December 09, 2007 at 10:12 AM