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Sunday
Nov222009

« anticipation: 4:01 p.m. »

The above image was taken minutes after I'd pulled the apple cinnamon muffins out of the oven.  The house was quiet; Marcus and Alex had left 30 minutes earlier for the airport to pick up his mother, brother and sister-in-law.

I love those still moments when you're waiting for houseguests to arrive.

 

Song: The sound of silence by Simon & Garfunkel

Posted on DateSunday, November 22, 2009 at 12:00AM Comment6 Comments

Reader Comments (6)

...and then it all explodes as they walk in the door!

November 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterWanda

So peaceful and calm..and such beautiful light. Bet the quiet didn't last for long..

November 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDaily Practice

Yes, deary. And you had those still moments bc you'd prepared the whole week ahead. I used to have those pre-company still moments. But the last two parties I've thrown, like last night, the guests either arrive early or on time and I'm not ready for another 30, frantically preparing., I'm trying to look at this in my life.

November 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLeisa Hammett

the peacefulness and anticipation are great! have a wonderful time.

November 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterjacqueline

i can almost smell them from here. how beautiful! hope you have a wonderful visit... :)

November 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterpatty

I just want to thank you for the muffin recipe. I've made them several times since reading the original post. They are great and everyone loves them.

-from a Canadian reader

November 27, 2009 | Unregistered Commentertami

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