August 15, my birthday eve day…a beautiful day.

Yesterday was hot, smoky, stuffy…a little miserable weather-wise. But overnight, a cold front whooshed through. And it rained. And the morning dawned cool, clear and fall-like.

Not only is today my birthday eve day but it is also the anniversary of Julia Child’s birth and this year is the 100th. Julia Child is a recent inspiration to me. I love and admire her fearlessness and passion for life.

“The best way to execute French cooking is to get good and loaded and whack the hell out of a chicken. Bon appetit.”*

Bon appetit, indeed :) !!!

This evening, Bear, Bob and I shared a space of proximity that I thought might be impossible a year ago.

“Learn how to cook — try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all have fun.”*

Oh, yes.

*Julia Child