St Nick

St Nick came! How exciting! I'm curious to see how Mary reacts to the candy cane pop-rocks :-) St Nick also brought her a chocolate Santa in a sleigh with chocolate reindeer--she'll love that!

I've asked the young man I like so much to repair some kitchen chairs for us. I'm going to try to just be friends with him. I'm sure I'll get over my crush, as will he, with time. He came over to dinner the other night and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. We ate at the dining room table. Yes, I actually managed to clear it off! When he was getting ready to leave, Mary asked J if he knew any of her brothers. He said he knew Fred and she said, "Well, you know one of them, then." Why would she think Fred was one of her brothers? Or did she just not want to admit that she was confused by his answer? She'd had half a glass of wine (a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Manneschwitz' Elderberry wine) and was rather confused all evening. Having a guy there and eating in a different room may have also thrown her off.