The past 2 weeks have flown by. I'm NOT proud to say I've had a lot going on at work --mostly strategizing about the handling of our biggest case. I actually stayed at the office until 8 pm 2 nights --and there was only MINIMAL alcohol involved!
It's been great having D2 there. Each time the phone rings, her sultry voice is on the other end to tell me who is calling. She's getting along great with the other staff people from the other firms. They adore her, as do I...
Last weekend was my partner's son's wedding in Naples. There were only 50 guests, but it was probably the classiest weding weekend we've been to. Saturday night Paul hosted a dinner at a steak house in the former Registry Hotel, which is now a South Beach wannabee called Naples Beach Resort, complete with neon and modern sculptures. Afterward there was a pajama party back at the Ritz, where we were all headquartered. It was a blast --everyone was so relaxed, and playing at the Craps and Roulette tables Paul hired for the suite.
Paul upgraded all of the guests to the Club Level, which was fantastic. The Club had delicious food and drink all day, and the guests would come and go, allowing for terrific conversation. The folks there, mostly the bride's family, were wonderful, classy folks.
The ceremony was on the beack, and as we sat on the sand, the sky was ominous. A huge summer storm was coming in over the Gulf. Somehow the Rabbi got it all in before the torrents, and the sun even peeked out as it was setting. The English major in me couldn't help but see the symbolism -- the signs of hopefullness in a sea of storm.
Afterwards we partied in a beachside banquet hall, with delicious food and a killer band. Wifey and I danced all night long, and all had a damn, fine time.
Yesterday was y 4th, and sister Sue was here from California. Sister Trudy and brother Dennis hosted us all at a timeshare on the water in Delray, and very, very old Mom came along. Other than's Sue's boys, all of Mom's children, grandchildren, and 4 GREAT grandchildren were there. She loved it.
We couldn't remember when so many of us were all together at one time.
On the way home, Mom was praying out loud, thanking God for how blessed her life has been. She treats each day as a gift, and yesterday was Chanukah for her...
She turns 90 in April, and Ds 1 and 2 each graduate in May. We're planning a big party at Villa Wifey (actually, D1 already has it planned). Hopefully we'll all be blessed to get together then, again.
For today, the Fifth of July, Wifey and I plan to have dinner with sister Sue and our neighbors, the Patricks.
Hot fun in the summer time...
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