I should be embarrassed for having such a lazy day but it's Friday............. I got the fireplace going this morning and a friend joined me for some spirited backgammon. At noon we went over to the Serratto Restaurant on 21st Avenue and Kearney for lunch and it was one of the best lunches I've had there. The service was exceptional so we had a wonderful time.
After lunch we went over to 23rd Avenue to walk around and do some shopping. For those of you who know Union Street in S.F., 23rd could be described as being much the same - but a tiny bit better - because there are so many small cafes and the shops have upscale and unusual merchandise. At one end there are larger stores like Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn so there's something for everyone.
Tonight the complex has their Friday night "social" - you remember - we eat, drink and gossip (I mean we talk about relevant issues..................... and pretty much attempt to solve all the world's problems).
It was cold enough for a fire this morning and now, as I write this, the slider is open on the balcony to let in some balmy fresh air. I'm hoping that the weather will be nice tomorrow for the downtown Farmer's Market.
It has been a good day - busy earlier and quiet in the afternoon. I started out with running a bunch of errands (visited my favorite La Palapa) to buy some fresh made tortillas and then took care of the more mundane shopping.
The next several days I have lunch dates with friends so that's a good thing. Easter I have been invited to my friend's house for dinner and Bella gets to go along so I'll take photos.
It's the weekend so I wish you all a happy Easter.
Here's another post for my Portland friends. If you love imported wine at a fair price with tasting notes and amazing personal service, take a look at:
www.squaredealwine.com
If you get on their e-mail list, you'll hear about some great Farmhouse meals, cheese and wine seminars and other social events.
Steve's Cheese is located at the back of the wine shop and if you love imported and artisan cheese, it's one of the best shops in Portland.
They are on NW Thurman near 21st Avenue so you can even get there by Streetcar.
This is a note to my Portland friends. I just got the Oasis summer catalog (offices on the fourth floor of Macys) and there are some great classes scheduled. How about joining me? I've enrolled in:
- 606 Preview of the Rose Parade
- 608 Historic Wilsonville tour
- 610 Cornell Farm, Container Edibles and Hands On Cafe
- 614 Walking Tour of Historic Forest Grove
The Oasis web site is at: www.oasisnet.org/portland
The girls are on their way back to California so the condo seems very quiet. I didn't realize that three grown women could act so silly and have so much fun.
Now it's time to return to the real world - you know - things like laundry, cooking, cleaning and all those fun chores (sigh).
Here's a photo of my daughter, Lori, and me at the streetcar station.
My son, Mike, and his new wife Teresa will be visiting in less than a month so I'll be able to introduce them to you soon.
