Almost Friday

The  Mood Changing Exuberance  Of A Blue Sky In Winter

Up at 6:20, first one down to the coffee, though Mitchell is up already as well, showering and getting ready for school.  By the time I drove him to school at 7:00, all were up and about except for Marisa, who came down just as I returned.  And now I have to  drive her up to the bus.  Then my chores are over for the day unless Evie has other ideas.

Yesterday was a great day outdoors, at least compared to the last few weeks of polar temperatures.  It got up to the mid thirties mid afternoon, snow started to melt in some places, and I was able to get some of the walks and stairs cleared of ice, using a deicer along with a shovel.  I would liken walking out of the car the last couple of weeks to walking on glass.  And everyone was gone yesterday morning, so Evie gave the house a quick going over, and I helped a bit, perhaps a little bit though I did drive Marisa to school, Ramiro to the Starbucks, obviously the designated morning driver.  Cody and I had a great walk around 10:00 and for the first or second time, I could picture the idea that spring might be in the offing, the warm weather contributing no doubt to my thinking.  It's back in the 20's today but then it gets gradually warmer, into the 40's on Monday unlike Chautauqua which will have sub zero temperatures today and tomorrow.

The Sound Of Falling Water

Beth got home from her class at noon, so we had an easy lunch of the last of the black bean soup and Evie put together a great salad, with avocados, hard boiled eggs, and lots of greens.  It made us feel healthy for once.  During lunch we got back into our Chautauqua routine, watching both The Daily and Nightly Show.  Afterwards, I read some, took a marvelous nap, and woke when Marisa got home around 2:30, ready for bear.  Nothing like the enthusiasm and ebullience of a twelve year old when her school day is over.  Evie made her a snack, then went upstairs and did her homework, like a good girl, coming down only when she was done, to watch another episode of The Office.  I then took Cody out for his second walk of the day and he was somewhat reluctant, perhaps because he thought it was dinner time, preferring that to a walk.  But he got into it.  Evie then made Marisa a early dinner of grapefruit and a hot dog, an interesting combination.  Evie and I then took her to Irish Dancing at 6:15, stopping off at Sophia's, a small grocery store just around the corner from the dance studio. Marisa wanted to pick up some Starfruit and Dragon Fruit, both from Costa Rica, which they had visited as a family perhaps eight years ago.

An Electric Evie, At Sonny & Frankies

We then drove to the same restaurant we ate at last week in Stamford, Sonny & Frankies.  The bar, like the previous week, was overflowing with regulars and there was only one other couple in the small dining room, but by the time we left, it was practically full.  We ordered beers, of course, and I had another burger, Evie two appetizers, both which were great.  We enjoy the ambiance of the place, the imaginative specials of the day.  We then picked Marisa up at 8:00, happy but exhausted and drove home.  Beth and Rami were watching TV, so we plopped down on the couches as well and watched a half hour of The Voice until it was time for Marisa to go to bed, around 9:00.  We then watched two more episodes of the first season of House of Cards though by the end, I was the only one downstairs and still awake.

Why You Don't Park In The Street Overnight In Stamford

Today looks gray and cooler than yesterday; Beth has art class for a good part of the day and Rami is working from home.  Not sure what we will do other than think about dinner and clean up some, perhaps take a walk with Cody at a nearby park.