My friend came.
We talked.
She advised on the remodelling of my home, hitting some of the sticky spots we've been struggling with, she laid out her plan for a greenhouse and invited me to get in on the fun at our place, she made financial recommendations, she identified many of my plants that were heretofore unidentified. Turns out my Costa Rican "lechuga" is simply a mustard green.
She loved my house and was glad that she has a friend who also takes on big projects.
Our children played together.
We ate together.
It was a good day.