Things I’ve learned in the past 24 hours:
1. That our own houseguests can fend for themselves while I throw a picnic at our real estate office.
2. That mosquitoes are relentless, especially when you are entertaining company.
3. That picnics are an easy way of gathering people together; add a little catsup or mustard to anything and it becomes gourmet fare.
4. That flowers bloom best when they are appreciated. At the same time, the blooming part is also dependent on being watered at regular intervals, on fertilizing, on mulching, and on coaxing. So the act of appreciation is only the final step in encouraging flowers to show their colors.
5. That men don’t like frou-frou salads. That beer is best served cold, while wine can really go either way. That most men who earn their living in real estate in southwestern Michigan don’t like quiche. In fact, most men who earn their living in real estate in southwestern Michigan don’t even know about quiche.
That the company picnic held this evening was really enjoyed by all. And that means this is the time to say “Amen.”
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