met up with some friends for brunch.
waited a long time and caught up on stories.
looked forward to the mimosas and coffee and delicious savory crepes.
as last, they arrived at our table.
but then.
our dessert came.
1 minute later.
ice cream, sweet apple filling oozing, delicately wrapped in brown sugar.
tucked inside of the softest of doughs.
melting onto the plate.
we each had the same reaction at the same time.
threw down the gauntlet.
abandoned our food without a look back.
jumped into dessert.
bliss.
why we are friends.
we understand each other.
even when no words are spoken.
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Absolutely eat dessert first. The thing that you want to do the most, do that. – Joss Whedon
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Great words of wisdom from the man behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You meal sounded delicious in both food and friendship.
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yes, indeed, maryann )
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To me work is more like the broccoli of life. YUCK.
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thanks for reading, lott, but i love my work and i love my not working time as well.
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ah, so lovely, i greatly enjoyed this post. makes me hungry too haha
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thanks and sorry )
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I always read the dessert menu first so I can anticipate the end of the meal.
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a great policy i think )
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ;D
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mmmmm mmmm mmmm ;)))))))))
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Oh thanks (not!) Now I am absolutely starving haha!
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sorry jules )))))
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Did you go back to the first courses or did you end the friendly brunch saying, ‘just dessert!’ What a great attitude, Beth. I would have been annoyed at the off timing.
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we did, mark. later. after that plate of deliciousness was polished off. we were not annoyed at all. he gave us the option. and we all chose well i think.
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Sweet then savory. Nice, Beth.
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Yum! I can so relate!
A delicious poem for National Poetry Month!
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thanks susie )
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You have just explained my entire life in one sentence. I always eat dessert first, maybe second, as well and if there’s any room left, I might nibble on the food. This includes breakfast with dark chocolate and almonds. EVERY SINGLE DAY. 🙂 Such a delicious post:)
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hahahaha – well, I’m happy you are happy and could identify with it, gigi ) and thanks –
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I like the whole menu but the dessert needs
to be savoured, hey don’t be so greedy pass
me a spoon 😉 lol
Have a happy weekend Beth 😉
Andro xxxx
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well, it was wonderful as you can imagine, andro ) and we’re always happy to share. at your own risk )
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I will take a chance Beth, it looks so scrumptious that I just know it will taste good 🙂 Have a wicked rest of weekend 🙂
Andro xxxx
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and u2 andro )
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Not a desert guy. On the rare occasions we eat out i usually ask for the check at the same time we order. Nothing nicer than getting the check with the food. I know then, when i am done eating we can get up and leave.
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you have an incredible system in place for dealing with life’s challenging moments, tomnardone. i remember your restaurant post very well, and thanks for reading )
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Lol, I am so not a dessert guy, especially on this continent where everything seems to be too sweet and rich…but then again, hit me with the right dessert, and it’s a dream…
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yep, it’s all about the irresistible factor and the timing, i think, winegetter )
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My favorite Joss Whedon quote: Remember to always be yourself. Unless you suck. ;-). Beth, I think you have a wonderful take on life, really. Don’t’ ever put your glasses back on.
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that is such a great quote, dh! thanks, and i don’t think i will, it’s more fun this way )
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I liked the abandonment of all the ‘rules’ of etiquette! Forks ready and dive in, dessert first! Smiles, my kind of friends! Smiles, Robin
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yes, we are no fools, and have our priorities straight, robin )
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Dessert first might not be a bad idea. I’ve enjoyed far too many fine dinners, only to discover at the end that I was too stuffed to enjoy was must have been an equally fine dessert.
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yes, it is sometimes a good thing to rethink our routines )
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You are so right! Live life! And I love the way you told the story. It was beautiful.
And thanks for liking my latest blog post at http://lesliejochase.com/!
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thank you and happy to have found you again )
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I am, too!!
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Isn’t it weird how we don’t normally do this, we are so conditioned to have certain things in a certain way, yet how much fun would it be as you did to mix it up a little. How cool to have friends who don’t need words between them. Yes I’m now hungry too. 🙂 x
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i agree, jen. life is short.
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Gosh, I’m drooling
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me too, mocha, just thinking about it again )
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Who says dessert should be eaten second? 🙂
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exactly, michael )
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I would love to eat dessert with you!
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have your spork ready!
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Eat the dessert first? Hmmm. Why I did not think of that? 🙂
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why not? life is short )
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That. too. (laughs)
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