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The Finger Bowl

In Milford,* a mansion, (Grey Towers by name) Has a feature that I just adore. It's a setting for dining, outdoors, under vines - Who could ever want anything more? But that's just the beginning - a table was made Out of stone, in a circular style. As a kicker, the top, where the guests would expect Wood or glass, they'd be off by a mile. For the table itself is a water-filled pool And the food served in bowls that can float. With the surface reflecting the vines draped above, For best setting, they'd sure get my vote. Someone named it The Finger Bowl, likely because The temptation to dip is so strong That I'm certain the guests, in their fancy attire, Could resist it for not very long. Ah, how nice to be rich and indulge in your whims While the rest of us have to make do, Yet I'm sure if the means somehow fell in my lap, I'd design my own Finger Bowl, too! *Pennsylvania

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Date: 9/7/2015 5:48:00 AM
Really, Ilene? How enchanting. I can't even begin to picture it in my head! Wow! Ah...the life of the rich and famous....Hugs, dearie.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/7/2015 8:41:00 PM
hey eileen! you would love this place if you could see it. i wish i'd described it better so you could visualize what i'm talking about. thanks for reading and commenting...

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