I can't remember which year I took this - maybe 2002, maybe earlier probably late 1990's. The photo was inspired by one my friend C sent me from Colorado when she lived there - she all decked out and her partner in tuxedo in front of the foothills in Boulder, champagne in hand. I came across doggie tuxedo outfits in some pet store and then the occasion presented itself. I was lucky to have tolerant and well-behaved dogs who put up with such nonsense from me.
I'll be heading out with D this evening to a dinner party, and staying in the city with him for a couple of days. A big change from last year, and lots of changes in my life since this photo was taken. I met another friend last night for dinner and realized we'd met up at the same restaurant the last two New Year's Eves, as neither of us was seeing anyone. This year we'll both ring in the New Year with our respective significant others. I no longer live where this photo was taken, the pups are long gone, and C, who inspired the photo, is no longer in Colorado but back here in New England. The wheel keeps spinning.
So a new decade begins. Wishing you the best for your new year and the coming decade!
Sounds like the year is closing on a very happy note for you, Leslee! Enjoy the celebrations tonight. I wish you all joys, health and creativity in the New Year and decade!
Posted by: marja-leena | Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 02:03 PM
A very happy 2010, Leslie, may it all go the way you hope it does. Enjoy the party tonight!
Posted by: Natalie | Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Happy New Year, a little early! Ten years ago, I was married, and my then-husband was holding his breath over the Y2K bug. The wheel turns in ways none of us could have ever imagined.
(And yes, that friend you mention here told me where you were going last night and remarked, too, that it was your traditional single women's New Year's Eve hangout. These are the first holidays when we've all been simultaneously coupled: how about that?!?)
I hope you and D enjoy this New Year & many happy ones to come!
Posted by: Lorianne | Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Happy New Year! Perennially out of step, I will be celebrating 2010 as the last year of the first decade of the 21st century.
Posted by: Dave | Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Oh, I just love that photo. Here's wishing you a lovely evening and a truly happy New Year.
Posted by: Roberta | Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 10:14 PM
your journaling of your life in new england has been a delightful read for me this past year. thank you.
may 2010 fill your life with joy and contentment and may good health keep you safe and well.
Posted by: sky | Saturday, January 02, 2010 at 10:41 AM