Like J&G. I've known J since the day I was born. She was 14 years old when I was born, and we look a lot a like. Mother often said that J and I were twins born 14 years apart. She is a great big sister - the epitome of thoughtfulness and empathy and loving kindness. When I was 7 years old, I got to be her flower girl when they married. And now J&G have been married 44 years. They are wonderful examples of oneness as a couple. Rarely do I mention one of their names without saying both of their names. They live just far enough away that they haven't yet made it to a Morrison Family Pie Night, but perhaps one of these years. Whenever they do, my guess is that they would each choose a somewhat unusual pie...but that's just a guess, mind you...
Like R&E and their boys, A-man and O-man. BUT! Have no fear! We are taking Pie Night to them in December! So far we have an apple pie, a banana cream pie and a blueberry pie on the menu. And Grandpa G has said "Yes!" to more homemade ice cream! Yea!!!
I could name a bunch more people for whom I am thankful that I'm not making a pie for this year or even yet. Like J&G's girls and their families. Or like friends who won't be able to make it due to a couple of health issues. I love and am thankful for each of these people no matter when I get to make a pie for them.
But on to a few of the folks who are coming to pie night...a bit about them as individuals and their pie choice.
I will begin with D. I love this lady. She and I have been through war together. If you've ever been part of an SAP project, then you understand what I mean. I have the utmost respect for her. We have the best talks. We don't often get to chat, but when we do, they always edify me. Besides, she has a J-man in her life, too, so we always have these little guys in common! She lands in the camp of the same pie every year - her mother's custard. It is a simple, unassuming, old-fashioned pie - one that hangs out in the background, supporting the other shinier pies, but that doesn't make it any less tasty or worthwhile. It is one of those comfort food pies that we all need from time to time. I love getting a chance to make this pie for Ms. D each year.
My son, S, chooses a different pie each year. In 2010, he chose a Chess Pie - very similar to the custard above. S tends to choose pie relationally or exotically. That year he chose relationally for he remembered having chess pie made by a friend's mother back when he was about 12 years old. As it turned out, I didn't make that pie for him. This same friend's mother made it for him, which made it just that much more special. In 2011, S chose Mexican chocolate cream, a chocolate and coffee pie with a hint of heat - and he found the recipe for me, which is always helpful when choosing exotically. In 2012, he Eggnog with Brandy, and I'm afraid to say I have almost no recall of that particular pie. I remember loving the Mexican chocolate cream - that little bit of warmth on the back of your mouth with the sweetness of the chocolate and espresso - but I don't remember the eggnog one. And for this year, S has chosen a Grande Mainer Pecan.
Speaking of which, how cute are these? I love that companies offer these. They are just perfect for folks like me who aren't really drinkers or don't really have a bar, but need just a few tablespoons of a particular adult beverage maker for the flavor to be "there" if you know what I mean. A patient man from a another country (I didn't ask) sold these to me, and I thought about taking his pic, but I didn't...
I will close with one other people I really like. (Yes, I am aware that sentence isn't grammatically correct.) Little people. Pie Night just wouldn't be Pie Night without little people. I never want to have a Pie Night without little people around. If they are too little for pie, that's ok. We look forward to having one that size Thursday night! And if they are too little to choose a pie, that's ok, too. I like to have little whoopee pies on hand for little people about J-man's size. And if they are old enough to point to a picture of a pie to choose one, whether they ever eat or like the one they chose, that's ok, too. Little people are just too special and people are little for such a short amount of time, that you love and appreciate them for right where they are. Yep, I really like little people, and am very thankful for them.
People and their pies - oftentimes we can get a glimpse into the specialness of each person by the pie they chose. But most importantly, I hope they feel loved when I get to make them a pie they chose.
Because ultimately the Morrison Family Pie Night is all about family and friends. The people.
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