In my lifetime, not counting the far-too-many times I changed apartments in Florida, I've moved four times.  In each place I've made new friends, and one aspect of new friendships that I enjoy is learning what other people like.  This weekend when I thought about what to give, I first looked at my opportunities.  A dinner party at the home of some friends gave rise to finding a duplicate copy of a small cookbook I had on hand, as the hostess loves new recipes. She seemed delighted with it, which increased my pleasure even more.

I got to have a bonus giving opportunity when half of my lemon cake with lemon curd filling was left. (I served it with fresh whipped cream and blueberries -- yum!)  I sent it home with friends who have four children, one of whom loves lemon.

My Day 6 gift was a journal for a fine young man I know, as today he begins a 3-week program at a local university -- his first extended period away from home, with a wide variety of peers from many walks of life.  As he's a homeschooler, he'll be bombarded with new experiences, from different personalities to adhering to a stricter schedule.  He enjoys writing, is more of an introvert than an extrovert,  and I figured he might need a way to process all of his thoughts.  When I handed it to him, he said, "Leave it to Mrs. Keri!" I *think* that means he's pleased.

Day 6 brought me a gift -- Andrew offered to fix dessert today, and he made a Bananas Foster-type dish, minus the flames.  Served atop blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice cream, it was fabulous.



When life gives you lemons, make lemon cake with lemon curd filling. 
Image from Vintage Printable.