Last Saturday was the Annual Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn here in Hot Springs. While I am not one for betting the ponies and could easily be persuaded by an argument that it is not the most animal friendly of festivities, I must admit that it is always a good time. I love the prospect of running into unexpected friends and family while cruising from the Paddock to the Infield. We may be a far cry from the Kentucky Derby, our Mint Juleps may be Track Beer and our High Fashion may be a sun dress, but we make it our own. And you are sure to spot lovely Southern Belles in their best hats, among them a few of my brave gals, Pris and Erin, who both looked stunning in their Derby Day attire. Lacking the bravery to don a hat, I settled for a head scarf instead. Between standing in the beer line and chatting it up with folks you haven't seen in awhile, I mean is anybody really paying that much attention to Post time. Not me, I revelled in hours of people watching, catching up with old friends, soaking up some sun, and consoling the Hubs who sadly did not cash a ticket all day. It could not have been a more beautiful and sunny day topped off with the Hubs and I enjoying a Saturday off together, Matt popping in from New York, and much needed gab session with Pris. All in all a perfect Saturday. I hope yours was just as lovely.
Namaste
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