A Warm Refuge - Feast of Masa'il

It was a mini-adventure driving to Feast at the Kloby's. Torrents of rain ran along the roadsides, puddling along the street. Road crews were pumping excess water so cars could get through. An arc of muddy brown spray shot up from the wheels of the van. The hillsides, trees and shrubs were brimming with moisture.

We were grateful to arrive at our location, to get warm, stay dry.

We played music, recited prayers, discussed community events.

The friends signed a bereavement card for an old acquaintance.

Memorable: A potluck, enjoyable conversation, and slides of the Kloby's cruise to Turkey, Greece, Italy, Egypt and Israel.

Debbie showed me a beautiful plate she purchased in Turkey, showing the colors of the Mediterranean. The deep blue, aquamarine, indigo, turquoise, none of which adequately describe the intense blues of this region, were incorporated into the lovely glaze.