what counts

i spent yesterday afternoon with my friend. we both live busy lives. weeks and even months can go by without seeing each other. although we live in the same small community, we usually rely on email and quick phone calls to keep in touch. so yesterday afternoon i picked up a movie (viky christina barcelona - a wonderfully cinematic movie - great to "revisit" barcelona - hadn't been there since 1971!), took my knitting and settled down in her house on the hill, ice pellets beating against the windows. curled up on the couch with tea, the dogs (abigail visited too) and wonderful warm conversation. this afternoon will stick in my mind. this is what counts...