A recent trip to Hotlanta was an eye opener.  I was driving on Peachtree and Piedmont Roads like a local.  A little aggressive, but not too much.  There were so many expensive cars flying by me – Mercedes, BMW, Audi – and more.  I was afraid I might hit one.  I’m used to regular cars and mostly big, loud pick-up trucks in my town.  I was staying in Sherwood Forest overlooking the golf course, with a dear friend who I haven’t seen in quite some time.  She attended to all of my needs, including morning coffee, breakfast, a toothbrush, socks, sweet pets and an adorable 2 year old granddaughter who made my day.  When I came to the house, I heard little footsteps running from down the hall.   I got so excited!  All of a sudden, this sweet child ran up to me and allowed me to pick her up.  I was melting.  It was love at first sight.  Unfortunately I wasn’t able to say bye-bye.  I learned that she asked my friend about me by saying, “Where’s your friend?”  Oh my goodness, I made a new friend.  I can’t wait to play with her again.

One of my other highlights of my visit was meeting a friendly businessman neighbor.  He owns the Popeye’s at the Atl airport and is quite successful.  You know how much I love Popeye’s.  We immediately bonded talking about chicken.   I placed my order and he delivered delicious spicy chicken and cajun rice to me the next night.  How sweet! I made another friend.

Great times with old work friends, high school friends and making new friends.  It doesn’t get much better than this.

Reconnect with old friends…it’s never too late.

Let’s just say…I’ll be back.  Southern folks are the best at hospitality.  You can have the Ritz anytime.  Not only were the accommodations top notch, but the friendship, conversations and reconnection with friends was the best of all.