Something I wrote for a Friend a while back

And Still

We’ve never really

Walked in the woods as old childhood friends did.

We’ve never

Slipped off a stone while crossing a stream.

We’ve never

Had the simplicity that truly old friends do.

But we are friends.

We’ve never

Laid in a field and laughed for no reason.

We’ve never

Counted the stars in a new moon sky.

We’ve never

Seen a sunrise because somehow we lost track of night.

But we are friends.

We’ve never

Shared the same piece of apple

We’ve never

Lost ourselves in the imagination of our youth.

We’ve never

Splashed in puddles in our bare feet.

But we are friends.

We’ve

Cried tears for the pain we’ve shared

We’ve

Cried tears for the laughter we could not contain

We’ve

Sat in perfect silence because it is still comfortable

And we are still friends.

We’ve

Seen the spectacular collision of cliff and sea.

We’ve

Shared secrets and kept them

We’ve

Skipped stones off tender waves of the Sound.

And we are still friends

We’ve

Sacrificed a little of ourselves for the other

We’ve

Sang songs out loud

We’ve

Smiled.

Simply smiled.

And we are still friends.

Mmmm...Bacon (with Lettuce and Tomato)

Earlier this week a co-worker of mine had a BLT for lunch that she made at home. That of course left me salivating for one of my own creation. Now that we're in the middle of the amazing tomato season, I couldn't resist making this for dinner. The sandwich is one of my favorites. And the BLT is a great one. Simple, tasty, and Bacon.

Lightly toasted multi-grain bread.

Light smathering of Mayo.

Some crispy Bacon (yes I think Bacon should always be capitalized). I cook bacon in the oven with high heat and a little time (10 minutes) and you get perfection. Usually when the Bacon aroma permeates my whole apartment (which isn't too hard considering my limited square-footage), the Bacon is done (or close to it).

A gorgeous and delicious tomato (I ate the other half as a side)

Toast, mayo, tomato, Bacon and...

Spring Lettuce to finish.

And finally the second piece of toast.

The sandwich was delicious. It was salty, sweet, crunchy and I really want another one. Thank goodness I cooked all the Bacon and can have one tonight if I want.