How beautiful. And what a treat to be able to feel part of it, just for a few moments. Those photos--ach!

Happy Sunday, STB!
Inger | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 7:09 am | #

You are blessed to have so many wonderful and interesting friends and experiences. I am loving every story of YOU. xoxo
conniejane | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 8:45 am | #

oh, you're the best...a warm & lovely story that makes me just want to hug dorine because you love her so...a lovely tribute, that was...

and lovely pics as well...thanks, stb...

peace...
nancy =) | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 8:50 am | #

What a great tribute. how wonderful to have such interesting people in your life!
These are happy pics!
Happy Sunday.
cathie
cathie | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 9:22 am | #

TTG for people like Dorine who come into our lives so unexpectedly and change us so magnificently in ways we didn't even know we needed.
Boston Pobble | 03.26.06 - 9:35 am | #

I have written it before and I will write it again...you, my bloggin friend, have led a charmed life.

Thanks for the post,

Jon-Marc
Jon-Marc | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 9:35 am | #

Once again, a wonderful story and a wonderful life!

You certainly have been lucky to be surrounded by all of these amazing friends.... including RQM, of course!

Great photos, thanks for sharing.

DON~
dondon009 | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 11:11 am | #

That was lovely. Thank you for sharing this with us. We should all have a Dorine!
Nancy | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 11:38 am | #

you know how to LIVE, sir.

and that is rare, especially here in

america.

you can tell a lot about a person by the friends they have. you are obviously quite well thought-of, and cherished. no surprise.

xoxoxox
annie | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 12:01 pm | #

everyone should have a friend like that. (and a friend like you too.)
cats | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 2:33 pm | #

What a great post. Lovely. As always.

LeLo | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 3:51 pm | #

great pics, you have been blessed with some truly wonderful friends.
Kimmy | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 4:35 pm | #

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady......Thanks for letting all of us be a part of a terrific relationship.

BTW-My grandma always makes endive with a warm dressing and bacon. It is delightful.

Mary
sjobs | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 7:34 pm | #

What a wonderful life you have led. Your friends say a lot about who you are, and your friends seem to say your a pretty wonderful guy too. I'm glad Alan led me your way.

Paul
puhpaul | Homepage | 03.26.06 - 11:24 pm | #

What a wonderful post! I hope she reads this (or at least knows how you feel).

Happy Birthday to her!
Spider Girl | Homepage | 03.27.06 - 12:51 am | #

Aww I feel warm fuzzies after reading that! A friend, a life-mentor, a mother.... What a wonderful and loving tribute. Happy Birthday Dorine!
Trudy | Homepage | 03.27.06 - 8:29 am | #

I have had a couple of Dorine’s in my life.

They were older, wiser and remarkable women who taught me oh so much.

I love that you love her.

The photos are all fantastic and you look so genuinely happy in all of them.

Are you still in contact with her?

xxOOxx
Blogzie | Homepage | 03.27.06 - 11:54 am | #