Good Food and Good People

Hey there Barb,

I doubt you'll be checking the blog over the weekend while W is visiting and you have a houseful of company, but I thought I'd write a bit anyway. It's a quiet afternoon here, following a day at the FD with JJ and his two friends. The Open House went well and J's debut as the MC was successful. There was a really nice story on the 4:00 news too, a tribute to Chief DP. The kids snuck behind J when he was being interviewed so they thought for sure they'd be on the news too, but no luck.

We came back here and the kids played outside (it's a gorgeous day) while I made the ever popular Auntie Barb's Broccoli Salad to take to K&S's for dinner tonight. Always a big hit in my family and should go well with the barbecued ribs K's got planned. Evidently the Queen is coming to dinner too, since we're having French crepes with creme and fresh peaches for dessert. K said this morning, "that just sounded good." You know, steak and lobster sounds good too, but I'm not about to whip that up for the neighbors. Gotta love her...

I cried this morning when I heard that Paul Newman died. Normally, I'm not a sap for celebrities, and granted, I cried for three days in front of the tv when Princess Di died, but once in awhile a good one comes along. I felt this way when John Ritter died, so sad that someone so good is gone. With all the Britney Spears' and whoever's starring on whatever stupid 20-something show this season, it seems rare anymore that someone famous can be a real person too. I know Newman was 83, and that's a good, long, full life, but still. I guess it also brings home a little bit for me (us) that he is near our parents' age...he was the Tom Cruise of my mom's generation (without going whacko in the end). My mom loved him. Him and Redford - what a dying breed (pardon the pun - or is that even a pun? That's literal. Woah.)

I knew my time was limited...J just came home and is changing before we head out for dinner. K's making some new cocktail from Trader Vics, but I've been sipping on my vodka and cran-apple for awhile now. Speaking of which, what about the pomegranate ginger ale??? Help me out here!

Hope your weekend is going well and you're enjoying your time with friends,
Love, A