Do you know what I mean when I say that? Do you know these people? Are you these people?
This past weekend I went on our annual girls weekend – my 7th trip with this group of ladies. On each trip, the number of people joining fluctuates depending on time of year and location. This trip was one of the biggest – with 9 of us. We are married, divorced, and single. We are all different backgrounds and lives. There are city mice and country mice. There are mothers of children and mothers of dogs and cats…and both! Some of us are lactose intolerant and others not (sorry….), you get the idea. Not the same. Except for one thing; we are all good time Charlie’s.
We’re up for it. We’re into it. Mudslides in the rain on Block Island? Sure. Ghost tour in Mystic? Let’s do it. Dueling pianos in Philly? Why not. For one weekend we all go-with-the-flow. Does the flow usually include wine and tequila? Why yes it does. But it’s really not about what we do. We’ve had fun sitting on a NYC stoop at midnight. It doesn’t take much. And trust me, it’s not that all of us agree on everything. We most certainly don’t. But the one thing that no one disagrees with is that we just want to be with each other. Doing whatever. As proof I went to a dog themed restaurant for brunch… willingly. Dogs. Everywhere. Ok they weren’t real but still.
Need more proof? One of these gals took a bad fall which landed her in the ER with two stitches and a chipped tooth. Did she miss the Margarita March the next morning? No way. She rallied. That’s a good time Charlie.
Do yourself a favor and find one or two of your own, or even better – be one 🙂


Apr 30, 2019 @ 08:13:11
How is it possible that I missed a dog-themed brunch? It’s like a cruel joke! One of my favorite things about our girl’s weekends is that we simply pick up where we left off the last time, regardless of how long it’s been since we’ve connected. Here’s to many, many more – I’m hoping that we’re all together drinking mudslides (or margaritas or martinis) in any given location when we’re in our 80’s! Love you guys!
Apr 30, 2019 @ 09:11:18
We must have said 10 times… “this is the perfect place for Renay!!” Lol
Apr 30, 2019 @ 19:31:11
It’s so important to get away with you ladies. I’m so lucky to have my besties from college, post college and present day all together for a weekend. AND meeting new friends each trip. Cant wait for our next trip in the fall! You know these trips are sorta bi-annual. Renay- I’ll take you to a dog brunch when you come back to Philly!
Apr 30, 2019 @ 21:24:06
You’re so right – Bi-Annual! Twice the fun