My niece Julie,25, is here for a visit today. This is precious time because she works full-time at a bank, is married, and keeps an active schedule. She is one of the most joyful creatures I've ever known. I don't mean that she is a Pollyanna (though I loved the film), or that she views the world through rose-colored (albeit stylish glasses), but that she is ever hopeful.
She is on vacation,but saved a day to help her aunt create a blog. She has been v-e-r-y patient. We have had company. Our border collie mix,Sprite, and a slightly cross-eyed kitty named Luca have been hovering about as we try to work comfortably from the carpet.
We had a great lunch at the A1 Diner. This establishment has been well-reviewed over the years. There is so much history and even a book about this local treasure. We both had the macaroni and cheese. So simple,so classic,so good. Julie is a vegetarian and I am trying. She is diligent. I miss bacon and hot dogs. The Quorn brand of meat substitute helps me not miss chicken. The Boca burgers help me not miss red meat.
Today is glorious weather. I'm glad mostly for my daughter Alex who has endured some nasty wind, rain, and snow squalls in Boston of late. As a student she often rides the T; just as often she walks. One day she came home to little black freckles all over her pretty face. Her mascara couldn't hold up to the assault of a squall as she hurried from campus to a Tstop. Julie has to go. She's helped me make a beginning. I'm so eager to share my lovely state of Maine with you and my state of mind. My husband, who is a teacher(read-hero) is painting today. Many teachers have a second job. So, I'll walk my moody little Katrina survivor dog and figure out a supper plan that doesn't involve another trip to my second home, the local grocery.
Goodbye for today from my river town.
PS... Julie's link is celina-mycrazylife.blogspot.com
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