Ah, Tuesday evening...words are not meaningful enough to describe how good of a time was had. Seeing everyone again was such a gift!
Casa Piccolo did a fantastic job, as the meal was delicious and the setting was enchanting. Candice, Ritchie, and the minstrels really outdid themselves by gifting all of us with a sweatshirt and HOURS of music!!!! The set list was a dream...Shadow Of The Moon, First Of May, 25 Years, Way To Mandalay, Ocean Gypsy, Christmas Eve, and Ritchie's performance of Minstrel Hall...I was speechless, with a tear in my eye from the beauty. Surrounded by friends and hearing Candice, Ritchie, the Sisters, Bard David, Squire Malcolm, and the introduction of the talented Baron St. James... priceless!

Thanks to you Carole, I felt like a Queen sitting right up front. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.

Bruce and I drove through Long Island's wine country for the first time yesterday afternoon - absolutely gorgeous! We took the Orient Point ferry home instead. Sitting on the ferry while watching the sunset was the perfect ending to our wonderful whirlwind.

I'll think of everyone as I count my blessings on the Winter Solstice. Thank you for including me as a member of the Blackmore's Night Family. Enjoy each and every holiday that's celebrated this season.

With love and magic,
Melissa