This post is dedicated to the lovely Renée, who is YWDEP’s chief volunteer and official keeper of the dunduns. Today is her birthday, and trust me, you would never guess how old she is. We hang out together quite a bit, which is helping me learn the secrets to her youthfulness. It’s nothing that radical really, I’m sure she wouldn’t be upset if I told you that they include healthy, organic food and body products and exercise. Hopefully, by following in her footsteps I will be able to look as youthful as she does when I get older =)

Renée is the brains behind our food operations each week, and although we are so grateful to the Georgetown Whole Foods for their generosity, it wouldn’t mean that much if we didn’t have her to go and pick up the food, bring it to our workshops and keep an inventory of what is/isn’t needed. And what a selection! She’s helped me discover all these delicious healthy snacks, my especial favourite being almond butter. I mentioned earlier that Renée safeguards our dunduns, but she does more than just carry them hither and thither (hahaha) she is a dundun diva herself! I know I can count on her to hold down the bass section; she’s always happy to make sure we ladies stay on track. Add to all of this a sweet, gentle and patient spirit, and a genuine smile hello whenever she sees you, and you can understand why we love having Renée around.

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Renée,

Happy Birthday to you!!

We love you chica! And hope that you live to see many more.