8.7.2005

Spending the weekend in Amagansett where it appears clear that it has always rained, will continue raining, and will forever rain.

Lunch was at Pacific East where JCOH honored Lisa's mother for her work in social action over the years. The last time Lisa and I ate at Pacific East we thought the food was good, but the service was pretty appalling. This time, well, the food was rather bland, the merlot was horrible, and the service was just about the same.

We don't know anyone in London but are horrified at the attacks just the same. We're still getting used to the new routine for Lisa's new job at JPMC, so I was a bit groggy yesterday when the radio came on, but bolted upright when I heard the buzzwords subway and bombing. About the only change I suggested to Lisa was to get an early start on the commute in case security measures slowed things down. But, you can let this stuff stop you from living. I mean, of course you could, you could hide in your home day and night and avoid all potential places you could get hurt, but that's a pretty boring, sad life.

My friends Deb and Art arrived Sunday and stayed for a couple of days, dining with us at Five Front on Sunday, and helping stage a cookout on our deck on Monday. Tuesday night we went to Blue Fin before their 7:00 curtain for Spamalot.

Took this picture on the 4^th of someone who managed to park illegally, get a ticket, and piss off enough people that they stickered his car: .

And today I came justthisclose to paying over US$3.00 for gas. It usually is more expensive in the east end of Long Island, but I just couldn't stomach $3.10 so I opted for the cheaper grade. I'm sure the car will forgive me, eventually: .