An American machine

Good morning world! I am happy to report that the shower was a complete success! The only other suggestive gifts had come from her girlfriends (not from parent types) (but I guess that fits because I was never very parent-y)and the one moment of "uh-oh" came when I realized sitting right next to Alex during the gift opening was her soon-to-be grandmother-in-law from Armenia (very old school traditional and straight-laced). When she asked in her broken English "what is this cooking with Aphrodisiac?" Alex coolly and without missing a beat told her it was a spice! That's my girl!!

And O what a place is the Ritz! sheesh! Remind me to play the lotto this week, for I have discovered a way of life to which I would like to become accustomed! But first, I think I have to buy a fancy new car (mine was the only Chevy in the entire valet area. And unfortunately it was sporting Norco-dust. There must be dust in old-town Pasadena but I think it's imported.

So today will be a catch up day, shopping at Costco to fill my shelves and fridge, doing a little laundry (and letting it go 'round with nothing but cool air... but that's another page) (funnily enough when the days are hot like this, clothes still come out dry!) and my new all time favorite pasttime: herding ants from one part of my kitchen to another. This morning they were clever enough to avoid where I sprayed last time and circumvented the entire pantry to get to where they were going. Giddyup! Have an eventful day yourselves!