In November, I had the opportunity to see Paulette Grune's "Reflections of the Past" and was mesmerized.  I knew, when planning the Friends of the Library programs, we needed to have her return to South Lake Tahoe... and everyone agreed.

Paulette tells the story of a Civil War era woman as she slowly dresses herself.  I loved the juxtaposition of her 1860s shoes with Jenny's sandals.

With each piece, the story unfolded.

Sitting in a hoop skirt isn't like you see in the movies but Paulette humored me and did the 'Hollywood' lift.  You can really see her playfulness in this photo.

Paulette is an amazing dressmaker having made both her ensemble and her granddaughter, Kayla's, as well.  The seamstresses in the audience were duly impressed.

Since they had traveled some distance to be here, we invited the Grune Family, along with some friends, to come back to the house for a barbecue.

Fern made the prettiest potato salad.

Our neighbor, Brian, seeing we had friends over, brought a bunch of his freshly caught Lake Tahoe Kokanee salmon which Lee cooked to perfection.  The fish eaters in the group were delighted.

Old friends, new friends, unforgettable memories- Summer!