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Wine and Cheese Fridays
A classic tradition.
The Tradition
It’s almost four in the afternoon.
“I think it’s time.”
These are the simple words my boss would utter as the clock ticked closer to that time.
She knew I wouldn’t mind stopping whatever it was I was working on and prepare for our weekly ritual…
Wine and Cheese Fridays.
The Preparation
I love a charcuterie board.
I love putting them together.
Selecting cheeses, meats, crackers, bread, jam spreads, and of course, wine.
Earlier in the day, I had gone to Trader Joe’s on my way to work. Sometimes I did this shopping during work. “I need to get supplies,” I’d say.
“Take your time.”
She needed the ritual as much as I did. We all did.
The twelve-hour plus days we endured as a team took its toll on us, and by Friday, everyone was ready to step away from their computer screens and convene in our office for a relaxing way to end the week.
I pulled out a little folding table, threw a plastic tablecloth over it, and set out all the goodies.
