I met them only twice, at Ezekiel’s, a place in the West Village where I sometimes go for lunch when I’m at work. Selecting food around the buffet we began a conversation that led me to join them at their table instead of taking out my lunch.
On Saturday I was lying on the floor doing Continuum Movement/Reiki/Meditation, when the phone rang. I was in too deep a state to answer it, but when I picked up the message later and found a message from Ron Ferri, inviting me to Linda’s surprise birthday party I was surprised myself, and very honored.
Linda was truly surprised by 30 or so people, who yelled, “surprise” when she walked in the door. It was no ordinary party, but a musical celebration since both Linda and Ron are brilliant musicians their world is surrounded by musical people. Professional musicians and students took their turn at the microphone while others ate and drank.
Years ago I made a surprise birthday party for my beloved, a Roman man who lived with me in San Francisco. Not only was he surprised he was dumbfounded. Surprise parties are not part of the Italian culture, and he was unable to digest the concept.
Linda is a classical pianist and Ron a jazz pianist, and they are both lovely, warm people. I was very grateful to be included among their circle of friends, as I’m always grateful for the love that comes into my life in all forms.
Cheers!