Outings!

This week has been a busy one from dental appointments, changing the oil and filters in my car to eating out with Dan and Karen Tennant. We celebrated Dan's retirement from B.G. and his move to his hometown of Cazenovia. He is so excited. It is thrill to hear about his plans.

And, of course, he will be painting-his true passion and calling in life. He was/is a phenomenal teacher who willing shared his gifts and talents over many years with his students, but also with his colleagues. He inspires us all with his incredible talent.

Here is just one example. Because I love French food and it loves me, I usually pop into the French Cafe in Norwich with mom and we taste test whatever sounds appealing to us. While there, a young girl named, Rachael, and I struck up a conversation about school. She is not too fond of school, but loves art. So, we talked about pencil drawing, painting on canvasses and of course, I mentioned my friend, Dan and how he is a wonderful painter and that he and his wife would be joining us at a future date at the restaurant and I hoped that she would be there, so that she could meet him.

Before leaving the eatery, I left her with Dan's website. I told Rachael that I hoped that she was at the cafe when Dan came and much to our surprise, Rachael was. She was in awe of Dan and he was wonderful with her. Rachael's mom insisted on taking pictures. Dan offered to have Rachael come to Caz. for a day and watch, paint perhaps in his studio. Little Rachael's eyes became so much bigger and there was a sparkle in her eyes. She was delighted.

Another great day-a tasty lunch with a delicious dessert, fine company, a cutie patootie Rachael, who is just beginning to explore her passion and one unique, one of a kind, Dan Tennant, who still continues to teach and inspire even in retirement.

Blessings to Karen and Dan in their next chapter in Cazenovia. Be happy and well.

May you inspire others to follow their passions like Dan.