Even if the weather contributed to a moody week, I would have to consent that I had a very enjoyable week.

I started the week by attending the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce After Hours, which was hosted by the North Central West Virginia Airport and the Thrasher Group, and they used a Mardi Gras theme. The food and decorations were great.  But most of all I enjoyed the friendship of those in attendance.  

 

I just do not remember how many years I have been a member, but I go back a long way.  In those early years I remember Dusty Spelsburg, Betty Preston, Chris McCuskey, and many of the businessmen in Harrison County.  Now the face of the Chamber has changed with all the young businesspeople in our community.  But to my surprise I really enjoy interacting with these young people.  

 

Due to my being a little incapacitated I find a seat in a corner, and I survey all those there and I guess at just what they are discussing.  Probably out of respect most everyone will find their way to me, and I truly enjoy an exchange of local activities.  I want to commend Kathy (Wagner) and Marla (Ferree) from the Chamber on their leadership and I always enjoy talking to NCWV Director Rick Rock and am so proud of the job he is doing.

 

Next, I attended church on Ash Wednesday and welcomed the opportunity to spend time with my church family.

 

Thursday found me having lunch with Clarksburg City Manager, Tiffany Fells at The Caboose.  It was great to interact with her and I kind of got that old time feeling when I was on the Italian Heritage Festival board of directors and many plans were finalized over lunch.  I wish Tiffany well and hope she will be with us for a while. I also recommend The Caboose. There chicken pastina is great.

 

Lastly, I spent Saturday celebrating my son in law, Andy Lang’s 60th birthday. It was a beautiful celebration, and every detail was taken care of.  This was an altogether different crowd but one that I had many shared memories with.  Most of those attending were Andy’s friends from school and college.

 

I really enjoyed the remarks and relived a lot of them as his friends did presentations. Our friends and families have been through a lot of marriages, births, graduations, and even a few funerals together.  Almost everyone there, I had shared a personal venture with, and it was great to relive the memories.

 

You might wonder why I am sharing this with you.  At all of these functions there was one thing in common and that was there was always someone who commented on reading The Grapevine.  I first thought that maybe they were trying to make an old lady feel good, but they made direct references to blogs, so I knew they were reading it.  The blog most of them referred to was the shoehorn story and they felt like I did. These young kids really did not know what a shoehorn was.  I wonder a lot if the column appeals to the readers, and it makes me feel good to share comments with my readers.  I also get a lot of comments about the cookbook and with just a handful left I hope that those of you find it helpful.

 

If tomorrow never comes, it was a great week.

 

Just a reminder that the Women of Distinction luncheon is Friday.  Hope to see you there. Also, beu sure to work on having a great Lenten season.

 

I want to send thoughts to Katherine Beto Demary and a fast recovery to Johnny Madia.  Thank heavens my cousin Ruby Oldaker is on her way to a full recovery. We love and miss you.  

 

February birthday wishes to Senator Ben Queen Lisa Lang, Leslie Pruitt, Andy Lang, and my new friend, Theresa Belcastro Martin.

 

Take care, be kind to your friends and family and until next week “Now you Have Heard It Through The Grapevine.”

 

Editor's Note: Pictured is Mayor Andy Lang who doubles as the blogger's son-in-law.