I spent the weekend at Julie’s with Carrie and Ari. Ari would open a door and hold it while the three women walked through. He also waited while we took seats in a theater. It has been a long time since I have been around a male who behaves this way.

It was nice.

Judy told me she was unable to get the top off of a large container of Tide. She was seeking help. I told her about my problems with Talenti sorbet (a prior blog of mine) as well as a jar of spaghetti sauce. She was so relieved that I had problems too. Why don’t we talk about these things, she asked?

We got a laugh out of it.

Phyllis and I were talking about going to see Jordan star in a play at USC. Twenty-two of us are flying into LA for the event. Phyllis, coming from Michigan, asked me if people would be dressing up for the show. She said she does not own a dress. I asked her if she owned Levis. She said she did and I told her she needed to buy nothing.

California reality.

Ari went to visit Isaac in Eugene. There had been a problem at SF airport with two United planes touching wings at their gates. Erik told me Ari’s plane, United, was delayed. I called him at the airport. I told him what happened earlier in the day. As we spoke his flight was delayed until 10:30 PM.

He said, “I guess I will see Isaac tomorrow.”

I went to Carrie’s for lunch. She made tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. I don’t remember the last time I had either one.

An American classic meal.

Isaac was home on break. We went out for lunch together. He ordered a dinner Bento box, I ordered a lunch size one. He ate all of his; I took half of mine home.

A growing and active young man.

Walked a mile. Went to Walmart, Costco, Paganos, put purchases away, then Kohls and the library. All by 10:15 AM.

Now to see clients.

I invited Ari and Ember for lunch. I decided to prepare a salad. I asked Ari if Ember had any limitations or preferences for foods. He said she is a vegetarian.

Lucky I asked.

I was walking with Susan one morning and she noticed a purple tree that she found very attractive. I told her I find it wonderful that she is able to look up and notice things. Since I fell, I only look at the sidewalk.

Limited awareness.

I roasted asparagus today. I put it into a mixture of olive oil and salt and pepper. In the past, after placing it on the baking sheet, I sprinkle parmesan cheese over it. I decided to do it differently this time and did not use the cheese.

I shall see.