Verbier

This is the view from the deck of the chalet where we stayed—just gorgeous. There’s more snow here than in the Rockies this year. 

The reunion, which was the reason I went to Switzerland in the first place, was grand. Besides the storytelling activities we engaged in, the chalet itself was wonderful, and included a live-in chef. My, it was nice to have someone else cooking for us. Chef David made the best chocolate mousse I’ve ever tasted, and everything else was splendid as well.

I loved this long wooden table, which everyone could fit around. The conversations were stimulating, deep, fun, wide-ranging.. 

I had made small bowls as gifts, in my pottery class. My teacher wanted pictures of everyone with the bowl they chose, so we did this. 

We shared lots of stories, feedback, and other fun stuff—including making this wonderful wooden spoon a main character in more than one story. It will never be the same, and I believe it (he? she?) has been retired from being used for cooking. 

Nor will I ever be the same. This gathering was sparklingly special in so many ways. Reconnection with old friends, learning new stories, getting feedback on stories, and just generally having a great time, away from the regular world. It was difficult to leave.

The trip home was long, jet lag hit with a vengeance. But it was worth it.