Miss America

So many words come to mind when I think of my dear friend, Liz Santorum. Steadfast, virtuous, eloquent, refined... the list goes on. I met Liz my sophomore year at UD and was immediately drawn to her friendly southern charm. I don't know if it was her pearl earrings, dirty chai or beaming smile that drew me in, but I knew we'd be instant friends. And we were. I'm her Ethel & she's my Lucy. We spent nights laughing and crying as we looked to our memories from the past to help guide us into the infinite abyss. We talked of film, fashion, love, cuisine, and travel. Once the giggling started, it wouldn't stop. The sight of us was like that of young schoolgirls, careless and free. 

This year, much has changed in the life of Liz Santorum. Her father, Senator Santorum, is running for President of the USA. Yes, PRESIDENT!!! I will never forget the phone call I received from Liz last summer that I had dreaded for so long: that she would not be returning to UD for the fall semester. I rejoiced at her decision to help her father with his campaign but worried what effect it would have on our friendship. Despite the distance, our friendship remained intact. In fact, it improved. It was as if we both knew exactly what the other needed (not always wanted) to hear. We each were the other's link to sanity. 

Poised. Sophisticated. Elegant. Eloquent. Stunning. 

I can only imagine the many memories we'll have over the years. I often like to imagine the two of us sitting on our rocking chairs, sweet tea in hand, with our husbands tending to the grandchildren. As we sit, basking in our memories, we'll enjoy these priceless times in our youth. Cheers to timeless friendship!

Meet the soon-to-be President's daughter, everyone! She's quite the catch in her white mustang convertible & that scarf around her head. Here she comes America!