Let There Be Peace on Earth
MTM and I had dinner with Lou and the Lovely Miss TK Mello last night. While he is a regular commenter on this (and many other) blogs, he does not like to talk about himself.
So, I will talk about him for the whole internet to see.
Lou is moving on to better opportunities at the end of this year. All Rotary. All the time, from the blissful state of no-longer-working-at-his-current-job. Today’s song is to celebrate Lou’s Rotary vision, and to announce a party to fete him.
What: Lou’s All Rotary All the Time Party
Where: MTM and Andra’s house
When: Friday, January 11, 2013, 7PM – 11PM
It may not be peaceful, but it will be fun. We’re announcing the soiree this early because, if you are a regular reader of this blog and would like to be here to fete Lou’s official retirement, we want YOU to join us. Whether you live close to Charleston or further afield, you’re invited. Please message me if you think you would like to make the trek, because Charleston is ranked number 4 in Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best of 2012 Hall of Fame. It’s a lovely place to visit in January. Not crowded. Camelias blooming. We can make recommendations for your accommodations so that you can attend the party and celebrate Lou. Maybe we can convince MTM to do his official Mayors’ Institute Tour of Charleston for the group.
Mark your calendars, and make your plans. Lou’s retiring, which means he is going to drive many of us mad with Rotary business.
And, that’s also worth celebrating.
Lou Mello (left) and James Moffitt (right) at another party. We’re party people over here.
This post is part of the series The Soundtrack of Life. If this is your first visit to the series, please click here for the first installment, click here for the second, click here for the third, click here for the fourth, here for the fifth, here for the sixth, herefor the seventh, here for the eighth, here for the ninth, here for the tenth, here for the eleventh and here for the twelfth. MTM wrote a great guest post, which you can find here. Thanks for your contributions and insights in the comments. They always enrich this blog, especially in a series like this one.
Oh my! Color me red.
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But, you’re smiling with that red.
Yep, a smiling blush.
Bravo! When the time comes, we’ll cheer you on, Lou–not that we don’t already! Go Lou!
I’m glad you and Bill will be there.
Sorry. I would be able to make this party. But I do plan to go to his other Retirement Party in San Diego the following week.
I don’t see assuming the District Governorship as retirement, but you know how excited Lou is about it, since you’re preparing to do it, too. We’ll set up a Google hangout if you want to attend that way, Chuck. And, of course, I will remind people several times before the big day.
Cool, Chuck, see ya next month in Hilton Head in the “Best Class Party Room”.
I would love to come just to meet you and MTM and the cast of characters (including Lou) in your life. But January is crazy for us, and I don’t see it happening. Sigh. Have fun!
If something changes between now and then, Jessie, we’d love to have you. This post was just to plant the seed.
Oh my, what a picture…. You should have cut out the clown on the right. LOL Sorry Lou….. Katy and I will be there for sure.
Yay!. I love that picture of you two, James.
Such a young man, too.
Yes, Lou loves to hear the shock and awe at the impossibility of his being old enough to retire, because he only looks like he’s in his 40s.
Oh I would love the opportunity to meet Lou. I suspect that we could be experiencing poor weather here, though. It does sound like fun!
Just play it by ear, Jill. It would be great to have you, if it works out.
That’s great. The world needs more people like Lou… And you.
How are you, Ted?
I’m great, Andra… I’ve been super busy this summer, but try to catch my faves blogs… Just got done taking thousands of photos at our county fair… put a ton on my fb page and my photolog… here’s one of my granddaughter… http://tedbooksdailypics.com/2012/08/19/corn-dog-model/ … and my other granddaughter (I can’t play favorites) http://tedbooksdailypics.com/2012/08/19/big-bunny/
Will be looking forward to reading about Lou’s adventures…
A wonderful idea. And a totally gorgeous picture, Andra.
You know where you can stay if you can make it, Kate.
Did you like The Night Circus? I realize this is off topic…
Haven’t started it yet. I put several in my ‘currently reading’ list at one time, and I whittle away at them. I’m currently reading Stephen King’s “On Writing.” It’s an assignment, but I’ll probably start The Night Circus next. Have you read it?
I enjoyed it quite a bit. She had a nice way with words and it was magical. I liked her structure. It would be a cool movie.
If I were to recommend a book to you, it would be ‘The Shadow of the Wind’ by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. You will thank me.
p.s… thank you for looking at my photos…
The Shadow of the Wind is the last book I stayed up all night reading. One of the best I’ve read in some time. I definitely agree with you.
Oh, Andra, what a lovely tribute and invitation! Wish we were able to make the trip! Sounds like a terrific time!
Hugs,
Kathy
Who knows, Kathy? By then, it may just fit for you.
You are such great party people! You do take very good care of your friends, Andra. What delight! D
Come this way if you can, Debra. We have beaches!
Oh wow – now this sounds fun. How much notice do you have to have? It’ll depend on whether I, as Mom, am to fund the children’s Christmas homcoming…I’m not sure I can turn down MTM’s official Mayor’s Institute Tour… I will not commit at this point but I’ve posted a note on my calender….
See note in your inbox.
What a wonderful idea to celebrate Lou’s retirement from one arena to focus on other interests.
He will focus on those with laser-like precision. That’s for sure, Nancy.
You are a crazy woman, and I love it! What a treat to meet you all… Something to daydream about.
If you want to come, we will figure out a way.