I've long loved the Kentucky Derby---the sunshine, the roses, the infectious humor/style of the those hats-to-challenge-Ascot, the scent-of-the-mint in those sweaty julep cups, camaraderie and the great energy and thunder of those muscles and hooves. I still watch that sweet video from decades ago, of the baby colt and his Mama already discussing the ROSES---I usually have a few sweet tears for that one.
Today, I ventured into a blog heretofore unknown to me from Linda's Link Party and to me, it has some of what blogging should be about---Home, Family History, Hospitality, and an evocative hand on the pen to set the stage so beautifully. I'd missed looking in on the Derby on Saturday, and my first glimpse of a new site this morning was mesmerizing and captivating and I hope you'll look in on this wonderful telling of a FIRST in racing history, and the lovely hospitality of the writer.
Isn't it fun to discover a new site that just "works" for you! I always enjoy the Derby too!
ReplyDeleteYES!! The first picture captivated---I thought it might be a foul like several years ago, but the brothers and the finish line is an image for Sports Illustrated Photo of the Century. And the blogger is a wonderful hostess, I see, with a table of such familiar things from all my life of catering in the South, and another ten years up here. Her descriptions are lovely, and so evocative of Old Times in my life---such a nice boon with the photo itself.
DeleteI love the lore of the Derby, too. It would be fun to be there.
ReplyDeleteYou know, we live just an hour from there, and always meant to GO---I was joking about needing a hat, and Chris, who owned probably twenty he used for photo props, misunderstood my descriptions of such elegance and whimsy, came home with a Bright Red Cartwheel which might have done justice to a shop in Haight-Ashbury in the 70s.
DeleteI ventured over to see the blog you’re posting about…what a delightful place to visit! I enjoyed everything about it, you’re right…lovely hospitality of the writer. I love the tradition of the Derby. Thanks and happy day to you, Virginia
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted to share the joy of new discoveries---So much like our Southern catering and home party past. And the descriptions and photos are magazine worthy.
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