Fresh crab, a nice wine, friends - oh my.
Fine – it’s been a month since I blogged. Balance won out, if that includes chosing < not > to do some things. But on the other hand, I’ve repainted three rooms, retiled a bathroom, begun the pre-rehearsal efforts for my next production (SUSAN AND GOD), worked on yearend fundraising issues and begun planning for 2009. And my daughter and I went to see THE DARK KNIGHT and THE X-FILES on the opening nights. And I’ve watched the first three episodes of DEADWOOD (an HBO series).
Last Thursday Pam and I answered the call . . . from Cannon Beach to join old friends (and their kids and grandkids) for a long weekend at one of our most favorite places on Earth! It’s not warm – but the ocean is always beautiful here, and our friends rented a huge house on the hill overlooking Haystack Rock. A world-class view for sure. And then The Crab Dinner.
10 Dungeness crab (4 guys cleaning and setting aside the meat). 2 wines (Mt. Bakery Winery’s Muller-Thurgau and another winery’s superb Vouvray). Smoked salmon, terriyaki salmon and pepper-smoked salmon. Fresh greens, and home-made 1000-Island Dressing. Then, dinner for 8 adults and two kids.
Host John reminded us before blessing the food that feasting is a grand opportunity to be celebrated – but done with friends and “community” and it rises even further. I’m learning to define the balance I need in order to keep work, home and recreation in check. (presuming that my faith filters through all of them) But, a communal celebration, cheered by fresh crab, great wine and longtime friends strikes a chord. It’s a reminder of what transcends success, talent and health: being a part of others’ lives.
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wkumma // August 11, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Scott! We were in Cannon Beach last week, too! We stayed at the Conference Center and heard Luis Palau speak all week… An excellent trip!
scottnolte // August 11, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Hey – I didn’t see you in Cannon Beach…but I saw several cares with Palau banners. Bet it was good. We were south of town, like across the highway from Haystack Rock. Amazing view! Glad we were guests and not renting the house.