Things I learned this Weekend and a Tribute to Mel and Her Many Friends

• It is possible to make a conscious decision to not let someone else steal your joy
• A party at Mel’s house can last up to 65 hours
• Mel is the best hostess in the world
• Although she lives less than 2 miles from me, I feel like I am at a resort on vacation while at Mel’s
• People come from 5 different states to attend a party at Mel’s place.
• Mel is a fabulous cook
• 11 women can comfortably fit in Mel’s bed
• There is such a thing as seeing too much of “The L Word”
• It is imperative that you ask permission to open any windows in Mel’s house
• There is apparently a screening process to become a friend of Mel’s, as all of her friends are beautiful souls (click here to request an application). Quite the group of hotties and the most compassionate, loving and lovable folks around. And most can prepare amazing meals to order!
• Mel’s couch is quite a comfy place to sleep
• Mel has two cats, I thought they were called Zeke and Abbey. Apparently their real names are Cat Head and Kitty Face
• An order of hash-browns is now its own food group; recommended to be served at each and every meal.
• Hotlanta can waltz like none other, thankfully she’ll lead… and I’d follow her anywhere.
• Knox can passionately strum her guitar and makes all the girls swoon when she sings.
• I’d pay $50 to hear Boston call me baby just one more time (note from editor: Boston sounds so much better than Peoria, doesn’t it?)
• Derby is merely 4 weeks away

The weekend was much needed food for my soul; Full of love and laughter, fun and playfulness, hugs and head rubs, snuggles and back rubs, great food and drink, great live music- Unplugged in Mel’s Kitchen, and more nurturing folks under one roof than imaginable. The love in Mel's house will carry me for a while.

Thanks Melanie! You and your friends are the best!