Italy

Seeing old friends is great until I see their children have grown "like weeds," as my mother would have said.  The oldest child, Samantha, is now going into 8th grade.  She's taller than her mother.  Michael, the middle child, is still Michael, and Giada is in charge of everyone.  (She resembles her mother in a lot of ways.)

Aunt Jenny was with them and I met two new members of her family - Matt, Trisha's brother and Steve, Matt's partner.  Lovely people and enjoyed the evening.

The food was not as tasty as I expected.  This is a new Italian addition where they had made reservations.  The calamari was rubbery; the veal overdone; the stuffed mushrooms dried out; but the spaghetti and potatoes were good. I must have found something to eat as I was too full to order a delicious looking dessert.  Today they are eating at Morocco, one of my favorite places to eat.  MMmmmmm.  I would love to join them for this one.

Today includes a check-up of my blood.  Mock has a CAT scan scheduled.  Full afternoon.  We'll probably stop at the store to use my gift card.  It's a good thing I have generous friends and relatives.  They know me so well, and that is usually a good thing.