We celebrated this year's autumnal equinox at the Unitarian Universalist's Fellowship in Big Flats, the newest addition to our lives and well-being. Ron and I (and the boys!) have enjoyed getting to know this group of very cool and open individuals, who are totally accepting of EVERYONE. In the summer, service is incredibly laid back, which can mean that members lead discussions on, say, the creativity and meaning behind Kurt Vonnegut, which is exactly what Ron did one Sunday. It was very well received! Sam and Thom have little buddies in their age range and everyone's been so interested in Hank's care.
Ron has always been into the seasonal equinoxes and solstices, and suggested to the group that we all meet for a large bonfire, replete with munchies, s'mores makings, guitars and camp chairs. He headed over earlier in the day to gather and organize firewood and by 7, a bunch of folks appeared, making for a GREAT turn-out! There were several kids running around, getting sweaty (Sam took the cake, for sure!), roasting marshmallows and enjoying homemade ice cream. There was some great guitar-picking by one member named Dan. Indeed, there was a large harvest moon in the sky, glowing a golden sepia over our festivities. Ron and I chose to leave Hank and Thom in the awesome care of our dear friend Natalie while we enjoyed a mini "date night," what, with Sam totally preoccupied with his buddies at the fire. It was an incredibly enjoyable night with our new friends.
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