Between somewhat watching the game and exploring our bizarre selection of digital aerial UHF channels (no cable at our house!), I received one of the nicest compliments I've ever heard:
"I always love coming to your house, Stacey, because I know I'll laugh a lot."
I managed a thank you, then caught back a tear by chomping into a chicken wing. That's the whole point of our house: good people, a little ridiculousness, and a whole lot of hilarity. Oh, and plenty of food:
Truer words were never sung at The Hacienda.
For this impromptu gathering, I put together (read: picked up) a spread that most anyone could enjoy:
- Buffalo wings
- Stuffed sausage mushrooms
- Guacamole
- Crudités with ranch dip
- Cheeses and crackers (traditional crackers for some; flax crackers for us no wheaties)
Wine or beer flowed for some; others grabbed sodas or sparkling water. Either way, a snacky dinner with friends provides more than mere physical nourishment. You leave feeling content and full -- not because of the food, but because of the folks who choose to spend time with you. And that's something I never take for granted.
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