June 19, 2008

The bonds we make on the court extend ever so naturally into our larger lives. By choice we open our hearts and our homes to the communal friendship of women with great affection and ease. We love the game of tennis, to be sure, but as mothers, wives, sisters, friends, and professional women we have much richer stories to tell. Ultimately, it is through sharing our accomplishments, frustrations, advice, babysitters, recipes*, tabs at the club, and our laughter with each other that we truly connect. We also, apparently, "spend like the Rockefellers" at a jewelry party. Evening cash total turned over at Dorian's Silpada/Martini Soiree: $2,000. Now THAT'S a whole lotta sterling bling!

*Cantaloupe Martini a la Dorian a la Hal's Bar and Grill - Venice, Cali
1 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Marie Brizard Watermelon Liqueur
2 oz. Orange Juice
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and garnish with a cherry.

L to R ~ Dorian, Kathy, Bonnie, Lisa, and Leslie