Just returned from a wonderful ten day trip to New York City and Connecticut with my long time girlfriend, Cathleen (Cathy to me). Together, we walked a lot of miles taking in everything we could.
We started our journey off in New York City by going to "my" first Broadway play, Pippin. It was wonderful!!!! I cried.
Soon, my other dear Bestie drove into the city to meet up with us, Jane. It meant the world to me to have two of my dearest friends meet each other.
I think they got along just great!
Went to our favorite shop in Rockefeller Center. It felt like we spent the day there. I walked out in a new outfit including some very cool boots.
I taught in the city for two days and experience yet another wonderful teaching opportunity. A huge thank you to Michele at Little Bird!!
After a wonderful time in NYC Cath and I took the train into Connecticut. We were both born there so it was special to return together. Cathy and I met when we were twenty one at work in California.
We stopped at her Family Farm near the Connecticut coast.
We stayed with Judy, Cath's cousin in New London. Beautiful person and enjoyed staying at her darling home. Will never forget sleeping in one of her enchanting bedrooms filled with windows. I was able to sleep with a window open and eye the gorgeous full moon until my eyes closed, entering a peaceful sleep.
My childhood friend, Carol, one of my first Besties. We met in the 7th grade in CT. I moved to California when I was 16, but kept in touch with a few friends and family all these years. We stayed with her also, which was wonderful.
Here I am in front of the house I grew up in on Elm Street.
Got to visit another Bestie in Connecticut, Pamela. Her house was magical, one I am calling "The Magical QueenDom". I have a blog post coming up dedicated just to my visit with Pamela with all her amazing collections.
My trip ended on a very special note, visiting with my cousin's, Deb and Donna and favorite Aunt Sis. So special!!!!
Sadly my camera died that night so few pictures were taken of a lovely gathering with family and old friends. I knew this trip was going to be so memorable for me, with much meaning, and it was.
I am ever so grateful and filled to the brim with happiness.
It sounds like an absolutely wonderful time!
Posted by: Joanne Thieme Huffman | September 23, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Joanna, dearest,
I can see the joy and happy smile in your dear face, and am so happy for you, for what this tour gave of wonderful meetings with friends and family, you had not seen for long!
And what a wonderful night with your old time friend Cathleen- must have been fantastic!
Also your students, I KNOW had the time of their life, being teached by you.
You are in my heart Joanna.
Love you- Dorthe
Posted by: Dorthe | September 23, 2013 at 11:52 AM
Joanna, it was so wonderful to see you again and to join in your fabulous class. I had so much fun making that darling bunny doll. Thanks for sharing your techniques and style with us. You're a sweetheart! Please come back to NYC again soon.
Posted by: teri flemal | September 22, 2013 at 06:03 PM
Loved this blog post Joanna.. and it was so fabulous to see you .. really a fun afternoon with you... xoxo
Posted by: pamelahuntington | September 22, 2013 at 04:25 PM
So happy for you!!!!
Posted by: Marsha | September 22, 2013 at 04:00 PM
I'm so glad I got to be part of your memories. Hopefully we can make more together!
Posted by: Judy | September 22, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Wow! NOTHING about this post...disappointed.
I LOVE special trips/times/ moments like this.
YOU know something is going on the heavenlies...just for YOU...and you TRY to explain it, but you cant and you cant...because it was JUST for YOU...
Still, we scream for you...WOW!
Thanks for sharing with us...Laura
Posted by: hastypearl | September 22, 2013 at 09:09 AM
thank you for taking us on your east coast journey. i've learned so much more about you and your life. how wonderful to have life long friends as well as your art community ones.
you are so precious.
love your newly designed blog (to me)..
hugs
lana cano kloch
Posted by: Lana Kloch | September 22, 2013 at 09:01 AM
Looks like you had a fabulous time, Joanna. Praying for you. Have a wonderful Sunday. Shawn
Posted by: Shawn Caro | September 22, 2013 at 08:52 AM
How cool that you got to make those memories. I envy you for that. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Sharon Stevens | September 22, 2013 at 08:50 AM