I had dinner with Friend #1, Catherine, at the Tapas place. (St. Louisans, get the Airline Chicken. Sounds bad, tastes marvelous.)
We "caught up," which was difficult for me as nothing has happened to me in the last few months since I've seen her. I had nothing to share. All I had was the Labia Report (Aunt Flo came to visit this month and stayed on the porch instead of going into the house and settling in like she's supposed to) and the Fat Report (up five pounds since I last saw her) and the Shoe Report (she has new shoes and let me know how disappointed she is in my Croc habit.)
But as I drove home I crested the hill on Page where the river valley stretches out, and there was a dome of clouds overhead and a perfect soft summer evening, and I was happy.
All that I have on the social horizon are the Coldplay and Guster concerts, the Mike Birbiglia show at the Pageant, and perhaps a visit to Las Vegas in the fall. Still, I am determined to have done something to report next time I catch up with Catherine.
Who needs social activity when it's summer and sitting on the porch (with Aunt Flo is necessary) is enough on its own? And you have things to look forward to - just the Coldplay cellphone [Mexican] wave alone should be enough. Even if it won't be a first.
Posted by: Big Dot | July 16, 2009 at 12:36 AM
We better have a wild time at Coldplay then! Oh wait, you're going with me. n/m
I'll probably see if any other folks want to go at the last minute and that should help liven things up.
Posted by: #0.75 | July 16, 2009 at 08:06 AM
Croc habit?
I am dissapointed as well.
you're better than that.
really, if you strive to only read big smarty pants authors don't choose footwear for YOKELS!!!
ok, must back away now, easy now, eeeassssyyy
ok phew!
that was close, almost had a swear!
Posted by: Mrs. Hall | July 16, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Are you going to Vegas with Gary or on a girls' trip?
Say hi to Catherine the Red for me. It's probably been a year.
Posted by: Caroline | July 16, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Big Dot - They'd better not make it seem all spontaneous.
.75 - Gary said he might want to go, but I dont know. He can get antsy.
Mrs. Hall - 'Twas that type of talk that killed the Crocs.
Caroline - I'm going to try to convince Gary that he could fly back in 4 hours if there was a disaster, and it would be on a weekend.
Posted by: TheQueen | July 16, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Whatever Gary wants to do. Let me know if you want to meet for dinner beforehand too. We can even go to IceKitchen! hehe
Posted by: #0.75 | July 17, 2009 at 07:32 AM
Hi back Caroline. It has been at least that long...GNO @ Libby's I think.
Queen...had a great time! You don't need to get a social life to impress me. I've known for too many years for that. I like you just the way you are.
Your readers should know that the Sangria @ the IceKitchen was weak. Tasty, but weak. I think they left out the alchohol. However, all the food was fab!
Shall we try the new tea place next? I'd like too.
Posted by: Friend #1 | July 18, 2009 at 08:14 PM
.75 - I am always up for icekitchen. I want to try Mosiac downtown before the Guster / KevinG concert, that's supposed to be fusion tapas too.
1 - tea still sounds good to me.
Posted by: TheQueen | July 19, 2009 at 02:27 AM