Amy and Susan

Sam's dynamic duo of friends from Jr. High days on visited this past week. One day, while Sam was working, I took them to the Everglades National Park in search of alligators. We did encounter a huge one, lolling about by the side of the path. You can see him peeking up at us. Sorry, I didn't hang around to get a close up. Rather unnerving yet exciting. We also visited "Robert is Here", a well known South Florida fruit stand known for it's array of unusual produce and tropical flavored milkshakes. The neon purple fruit is called Dragon fruit. I would like to match that color for my next pedicure. After dinner with Harry and I, they even indulged me in a game of Scrabble. After that day, they were with Sam - off to Key West and other adventures for a week.

Amy and Susan had not seen each other for a very long time. Amy, on the left, is studying film at an art academy in San Francisco. Susan, on the right, is finishing her degree in Social Work at OSU and trying to get into the one year accelerated Master's program. They are somewhat opposite in nature. Amy is quieter, easy going and accepting. Susan is driven, talkative, and opinionated. Amy reminds me of a Dr. Seuss character. She is always dressed colorfully and decorated with accessories. She loves to knit and crochet and do crafts. When she mentioned perhaps working for Cirque du Soleil after school is finished, I thought she has perhaps found her calling. She would be outstanding as a set or costume designer. Susan has put herself through college, works long hours and does lots of volunteer work to further her career goals. I believe her determination is fostered by her father's proclamation that she would never succeed on her own. He refused to pay for school and she had to leave home and not turn back. She gained emancipation status and has done it on her own. She won't just be a Social Worker, she will probably run a non-profit. Great young women and great friends to Sam.