My Brush With Fame

Hi Friends~ ~ ~

This is one of those feel good pictures. Mr. Scott Hamilton of Olympic ice skating fame.

Did I ever tell you the story of the time I met Scott Hamilton?
There was a skating event in town, I believe it was Skate America, a few years ago.
I met Scott at the fixings bar at the Starbucks!
When we walked in I was amazed to see him and a few other skaters ordering coffee.


They stood around chatting and laughing quietly and then it happened~ ~as I approached the fixings bar so did Scott. We stood side by side and added cream to our coffee and I'm thinking "Should I talk to him or not? I'm sure he has so many people stop him to chat that he would rather not be bothered. Should I , Should I?" So I turned to him and said, "Scott I want to thank you for the many hours of enjoyment you have given to me over the years. I cheered with you and cried with you and I feel like I know you as a friend. It's so nice to meet you."

I was truly star stuck and was amazed that I got all the works out and that they sounded relatively intelligent and I didn't throw up.

He responded in the kindest and most gracious manner. He said, "Thank you, I sincerely appreciate it. It has been an honor and my greatest joy."

We nodded, smiled and parted and I thought, What an amazing human being.

I was struck by how gentle he was and how very petite, only as tall as me. As he walked out of the Starbucks I saw him gliding gracefully over the ice and thought~ ~What an amazing life.


I found this picture of Scott and his wife. What a lovely couple.
Thanks for listening. With the Winter Olympics in full swing I thought this was an appropriate story to share.

Make it a great day.

~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

Belated Valentine Wishes To You

Hi Friends~ ~ ~

The weekend flew by and I didn't take the time to post and wish all of you a Happy Valentines Day. So, I really hope yours was very nice. Here is a little of what I did.

I had a cup of coffee with a friend. Starbucks of course. Just love their coffee especially their new blend Bella Vista.

I had recently purchased a few old Valentines, Birthday and Easter postcards that I want to share with you.

This red carnation is so pretty and the carnation is my birthday flower. The "P" in pink has little jewels on it.

I'm a sucker for roses so here is what I got. The postcards are really in great shape. Don't you just love the roses on this one. Sweet sentiments.

And. . Here are my new everyday dishes. They are Spode Delamere in Red and it is the color of Valentines Day and I love them I had to share. Gotta love ebay.

This sugar and creamer set is one I picked up years ago. Way back when I was doing blue in my house. It is old Cambridge Blue Swirl glass. I filled the sugar with pink sugar in honor of Valentines Day. Enjoy.

Happiness To You All

~ ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ ~