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Enthralling

February 22, 2019 Friday
9:00 AM Sassy
Happy Friday kid!

9:02 AM Phil
Happy Friday!

9:48 AM Sassy
Demure business lady says hi!

[photo of my face and upper chest dressed in business clothes in my office] 

3:52 PM Phil
Well hi there!
4:03 PM Sassy
Mwah!

4:58 PM Sassy
I’m not quite 82 years old, but I found a lot in this article that made me smile and gives me hope!

At What Age Is Love Enthralling? 82

A confession of attraction from a man 30 years younger causes an octogenarian to reflect on desire, sensuality and aging.

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Memory dinner

February 21, 2019 Thursday

From: Sassy 

To: Brett
Sent: Feb 21, 2019 at 9:23 PM
Subject: Memory dinner

Hiya Brett! Hope your week has gone well and the snow wasn’t too much of a nuisance.

I had dinner with Hubby at PF Chang’s tonight… another bout of memories about a summer day and a nice man and walking across the street with you!

Any fun weekend plans? I’m taking Hubby to Foxwoods for the Jim Gaffigan show and a big steak! Hope that will make his birthday special!

Hugs with groping and a long French kiss!

-S

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Early bird specials

February 21, 2019 Thursday
10:12 AM Sassy
Good morning! You home again?

10:24 AM Phil
Not today but I’m off tomorrow.

My pal is rolling in for cigars this evening.

Think we are going to go on an adventure over the weekend and then a hockey game with my kid on Sunday. Woo Hoo!

Hope your day is wonderful!

10:39 AM Sassy
I’m rolling along at the office like a good little employee. Whee.

7:24 PM Sassy
Early bird specials at PF Chang’s in the Cambridge Side Galleria

Hot and sour soup
Strawberry cucumber limeade – festive non-alcoholic option
Ginger beer – one of the tasty non-alcoholic options
Pork egg rolls
Pork dumplings 
Coconut cooler – another non-alcoholic option
Dynamite shrimp with Asian slaw
Interior



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Lake George House

February 20, 2019 Wednesday
7:49 AM Sassy
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
9:23 AM Phil
You too! Happy snow day!

12:53 PM Sassy
Beautiful place on Lake George in upstate NY – reminds me of a family home I visited with a friend from college. So fun to see inside! So many hardwood floors.  So much wallpaper!  And lake views! 

[42 photos from For the Love of Old Houses Facebook page] 
https://www.facebook.com/ForTheLoveOfOldHouses/photos/pcb.2331814893751217/2331812897084750/?type=3&theater
10:39 PM Sassy
Storm Petra has started dusting us with snow!
[photo from my balcony window of the snowy ground at night]
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40 Odd Things

February 19, 2019 Tuesday

40 odd things about me . . .

1. Do you like blue cheese?
Dressing yes, cheese itself not so much

2. Coke or Pepsi?
Neither much but if I do, diet Coke
3. Do you own a gun?
No
4. What flavor of Kool-aid?
No clue
5. Do you like hot dogs?
Yes. With chili, onions and cheese!
7. Do you believe in ghosts?
Sure
8. What do you drink in the morning? 
Iced chai latte
9. Can you do a push-up?
Probably not.  Have not tried since gym class in high school. 
10. Favorite jewelry?
Gold earrings from St Thomas trip
11. Favorite hobby? 
Talking to a nice man
12. Do you have ADD? 
No
13. Do you wear glasses?
Yes
14. Favorite cartoon character?
Winnie the Pooh
15. Three things you did yesterday? 
Worked, read Facebook and went out to PF Chang for a tasty supper
16. Three drinks you drink regularly? Iced tea, water and orange juice
17. Current worries?
For our country
18. Do you believe in magic?
Absolutely – only thing that explains some things
19. Favorite place to be?
Having dinner at CK Pearl along the Essex River
20. How did you ring in the New Year? 
Coughing due to the cold from hell
21. Where would you like to go?
The 5 states I have yet to visit – ND, SD, WY, NV, AZ
22. Name a few people who you hope will do this? 
Nah 
23. Favorite movie?
Room with a View or Hunt for Red October
24. Favorite color?
Navy Blue
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
Nope. Too slippery and cold.  Soft old cotton 
26. Can you whistle? 
Yes
27. Where are you?
At my desk in my living room
30. Least favorite chore?
Shopping 
31. Best job you can imagine?
Food blogger
32 What’s in your pocket?
Barrette 
33. Last thing that made you laugh?
Jim Gaffigan’s YouTube comedy sketch about bacon
34. Favorite Animal?
Cats and elephants 
35. What’s your most recent injury? 
Mammogram mishap torn skin
36. How many TV’s are in your house? 
There is one but I never turn it on.
37. Worst pain you’ve ever been in?
Gall bladder attack. 
 
38. Do you like to dance?
Yes. Boogie!
39. Are your parents still alive? 
Only in my heart and mind.
40. Do you enjoy camping? 
Nope.
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Dog or croissant?

February 18, 2019 Monday MLK Day
8:47 AM Sassy
I adore holiday Mondays!

Hope you’re having a good day!

11:39 AM Phil
Having a blast! Enjoy the day!

11:42 AM Sassy
Dog or croissant?  My niece adores both!

2:47 PM Sassy
Lunch at Olive Garden in Framingham

Snowy view from our table
Beverages! iced tea, melon kiwi limonata, apple sangria
Chicken and gnocchi soup
Pasta e fagioli
House salad 
Zuppa Toscana – soup with sausage, potatoes
 and kale, with cheese sprinkled on top
Spaghetti with meat sauce and Italian sausage
Fried stuffed ziti with meat sauce and meatballs
The dining room 
A snowy lake 
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Area 4

February 17, 2019 Sunday

7:30 AM Sassy
Have a fun Sunday kid!
8:47 AM Phil
Birthday dinner with the kids today! 
Colddddddddd

11:41 AM Sassy
First time brunch at Area 4 in Tech Square Cambridge

The entrance on Main Street – Tech Square
Interior
Wood-fired ovens
Iced Chai Latte
GIANT PECAN STICKY BUN
Topped With Hot Icing
Chocolate croissant
BUTTERMILK BISCUIT & SAUSAGE GRAVY
GREEK YOGURT, LOCAL HONEY & GRANOLA
THE O.G. MESS
Home Fries, Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, 
Caramelized Onions, Cheddar, Scallions & Pickled Relish
Seasonal muffin 
with whipped honey butter and sea salt – cranberry fig
Side of bacon
THE BRUNCH FLIGHT
Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Cider & Bitters, Porter
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Lunch by the river

February 16, 2019 Saturday
8:41 AM Sassy
Good morning kid! Hope you have a super Saturday! 
I’m helping out at a project workday!  Taking them snacks and water.

10:03 AM Phil
Happy Saturday!
Have fun at the project.

1:36 PM Sassy
Salt be gone!  I’m hanging out at the car wash while they detail my vehicle!

4:27 PM Sassy
Tasty late lunch in Essex at C.K. Pearl

Treats from the raw bar – 4 varieties of oysters – Island Creek, 
Mookie Blues, and 2 others, with cocktail shrimp and lemon, 
cocktail sauce, horseradish and mignonette
View of the tidal marsh along the Essex River
The dining room and bar
Clam chowder with fried clams and pork belly
Tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons
The Essex River at low tide
Essex River at low tide – a closer view
Steak tips with asparagus and fries
Crispy ribs with slaw and fries
View of the Essex River out the window
Dessert! Chocolate chip salted caramel cookie 
with moose tracks ice cream and whipped cream
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Prounouns

February 15, 2019 Friday
8:22 AM Sassy
Happy Friday kid!
9:27 AM Phil
Happy Friday! Taking the day off!
10:38 AM Sassy
Yay! 
How’s your kid doing? He looks good!

11:37 AM Phil
Good!
I got a job offer, considering. 

We are off to lunch. 

11:39 AM Sassy
Fingers crossed for better days for him.
Wow!
Enjoy lunch!  
I’m off to a workshop on pronouns.

11:39 AM Phil
Yay pronouns!

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Finesse Pastries

February 14, 2019 Thursday
6:50 AM Sassy
Happy Valentine’s Day sweet man!

2:57 PM Phil
Happy Valentines Day!

6:50 PM Sassy
Hubby wasn’t feeling up to doing our usual special grocery run and picnic in the living room, so I bought myself fancy French pastries to celebrate!

Treats from Finesse Pastries in Somerville – macarons, chocolate-dipped strawberries and a Mogodor: chocolate almond cake, raspberry butter cream & raspberry jam!
https://www.facebook.com/FinessePastries/