Molten lava cake

April 1, 2019 Monday

8:34 AM Sassy
Good morning Phil! Have a merry Monday!

8:34 AM Phil
Happy Monday!

6:47 PM Sassy
Marvelous meatloaf Monday meal at Jimmy’s Steer House in Arlington

Free warm roll and butter
My special salad
Iced tea and a royal patron margarita
Interior
Coconut shrimp
Steak teriyaki with spinach rice pilaf
Black Angus meatloaf with corn bread, mashed potatoes 
and caramelized onion gravy
Molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream
 and chocolate and raspberry drizzle!

Denim panties

March 31, 2019 Sunday


9:26 AM Sassy
Good morning kid! 
Here’s a new thing. Not sure what I think, other than too expensive. Ha! What say you?

https://tiphero.com/denim-panties

2:26 PM Phil
Nah. Be a bitch to rip off with my teeth.

2:26 PM Sassy
Ha ha.

2:36 PM Sassy
Brunch at Legal Seafood in Harvard Square

Entrance
Bloody Mary with shrimp, lemon and celery
Clam chowder
Blackened tuna sashimi
Eggs Benedict with crab
Fish tacos

Laid to rest

March 29, 2019 Friday

7:32 AM Sassy
Happy Friday kid!

3:38 PM Sassy
Uncle of a kid from our hometown that my sister dated was laid to rest at Arlington National cemetery today… was MIA for 50 years.

Remains identified of Air Force pilot killed during daring Vietnam rescue attempt

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2018/12/15/remains-identified-of-air-force-pilot-killed-during-daring-vietnam-rescue-attempt/

3:41 PM Phil
Wow! Happy to hear he is home.

3:41 PM Sassy
Hard to fathom what that is like for a family…
He left 4 kids

3:44 PM Phil
I lost friends over the years. 

It’s a dangerous business. 
We always knew it could be lights out any time. 
Happy my number never came up

3:44 PM Sassy
Amen
The whole MIA thing is another level of hell
Amazing they’re still identifying them

3:47 PM Phil
Yep. Amazing but gut wrenching

3:51 PM Sassy
You hanging in?

4:02 PM Phil
I’m good, 10 min from home and the weekend!

4:02 PM Sassy
Awesome!

7:09 PM Sassy
Italian treats at Twyrl in Arlington

Side caesar salad
Side salad with beets, carrots and celery
Spaghetti with basil cream sauce, peas and bacon
Spaghetti with awesome sauce, peas and broccoli
Bolognese over rigatoni
Cheesecake with strawberry and raspberry sauce
Oreo gelato and passion fruit peach sorbet

Gaslight Brasserie du Coin

March 24, 2019 Sunday

10:59 AM Sassy
Festive birthday brunch for my sister at Gaslight Brasserie du Coin in Boston’s South End!

Rose bouquet to greet us
Matches
Dining room
Julia Child’s raspberry shortbread
Basket of pastries
My ham and cheese crepe with a fried egg
Hash, eggs, toast and bacon

3:39 PM Sassy
I am still looking at Iditarod photos and can’t keep from posting a couple more from Jeff Shultz Photography

1) Kristy Berington rides into the Finger Lake checkpoint in the morning on March 4th during the 2019 Iditarod. 

2) Ryan Redington runs in Ptarmigan Valley in the late afternoon his way to Rohn in the Alaska Range during the 2019 Iditarod on Monday, March 4th.

Meet #30 Tilted Kilt

March 22, 2019 Friday

I took today off to see The Northerner!

I woke up early puzzling about some stuff from work. My broker called at 8:55 am to start talking about my retirement plan. I went ahead and got up and did some work, then took a shower and dressed for my meet! I wore my blue paisley leggings and a navy blue Henley top – casual and comfortable!

I texted Stryder, a guy I know online who visited last year.  He is a frequent visitor to Hooters, so I could ask for advice on how to have fun at such places. He said give the guy a blowjob in my car before we go in, and play with him under the table! Heh.  Not the Northerner’s speed in either case.

It was a cold, rainy, foggy day! A good day to spend indoors! Driving was grim.

Lunch at The Tilted Kilt

I pulled into the parking lot about 10 minutes early and Brett tapped on my window right away! We scurried between the raindrops into the building.

Foursquare photo on a drier day

It was mostly empty except for a bunch of guys at the bar watching the NCAA basketball March Madness. I was the only woman patron! We got seated at a high four-top. He looked so handsome in his leather bomber jacket, plaid button-down shirt and silky black dress slacks!

I had a fancy fruity mocktail to drink, and the fried chicken with garlic toast, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy. He had a plain burger and fries with hot tea.

Our waitress had on black slacks and a t-shirt that said “I never read without my glasses” and showed two wine glasses filled with red wine.  She was at least my age or older.

There were two younger waitresses in the trademark tiny plaid tops and mini skirts but they had jackets on and never came near us. He did enjoy watching their mini skirts flap as they walked. I asked if he had been to a bar like this before and he said no. He asked if I had? No. I told him about the advice I got from an online friend who goes to Hooters. I squeezed Brett’s knee and he chuckled.

I told him I had given notice at work and would be leaving in three months. He asked what I’d be doing and whether I’d still want to see him? I told him I definitely would, maybe more if he could swing it but if not, keep on as we are as long as we enjoy it! He said he was worried about me having enough to do. I couldn’t tell if he was serious or not. He said he never wants to retire – it frightens him to think of being stuck at home. I pointed out he does not have to stay home – he can volunteer, or play golf or go on trips or whatever he likes! He scoffed.

We talked about my latest community project and how well that was going. I told him about my getting lost for two weeks in the Iditarod. We talked about the NCAA Basketball Tournament and how neither of us are involved in the office pool.

We had an interesting conversation about when we learned about various sexy things and made up our minds to take action outside our marriages. I reminded him it is a recent phenomenon for me – less than 10 years – since my Old Flame found me and I started to learn about myself, and that sex could be fun, and that there are all sorts of positions and kinks!

He had asked in the last email what my secret is, how I make him feel so good? I told him I had been thinking about it and didn’t have an answer, and wondered if he did? He said it is that I make it easy for him, that there is no drama, no worry that I’ll rat him out, that he can do what he likes and I seem to like it too!

He paid cash for lunch. I offered to help with that but he declined. He said he had to go to the bathroom and he’d meet me at the hotel. I dashed out to my car in the rain.

Meet at the hotel

I went across the street to the Doubletree Hilton Bedford Glen and checked in. He was right around the corner to take the key and help find the room. We were in room 2027 this time, on the same floor as the lobby, only down one hallway and one right turn! He bemoaned the fact that there would not be any smooching in the elevator. I told him we could ride up and down if he wanted! He chuckled and shook his head. I rubbed on his back and groped his ass as we strolled down the hall. He sighed and smiled.

He made the keycard work easily and we went in to the room, facing out onto their lovely inner courtyard with the gazebo. I took off my coat and glasses and set down my stuff, and grabbed him for a hug! We squeezed each other tight! It sounds so mundane, but when I haven’t had a man touch me in six weeks, it is the MOST AMAZING FEELING!

I had to go to the bathroom – I hate having to waste time doing that but when nature calls…

When I came out, he was naked on the bed, lying on his side alluringly! I did a strip tease for him… slowly removing items of clothing and bending and turning to make it a bit fun. I crawled into bed and we kissed a bit then he had me lie flat while he sucked on my left breast and played with my clit. He did that for a long time while I moaned and squirmed and wiggled. I finally moved around so my ass was against him, and spread my legs over his hip. He teased my clit with his cock. He did that for a very long time. I was puzzled… wondering if he was having trouble getting hard or what? I put my thumb in his mouth and pressed it in and out. I asked if I could help him somehow and he shrugged. He continued, then rolled flat and sighed.  That hasn’t happened in a long time.

I rolled next to him and started playing with his cock. He smiled and closed his eyes. I got it to come to life pretty quickly! He grabbed a condom from the night stand and returned to lie on his side next to me. I put my legs over his hip and he slid inside me and pounded me until I was shrieking and he was shaking and filling the condom with white hot cum! We stayed connected for a long time. I felt so good!

I finally moved and backed up to spoon against him, pressing every inch of my skin against him from toes to shoulder. He put his arm over me and played with my breast and nibbled on my neck and shoulder.

After awhile I turned to face him. I disposed of the condom and played with his cock some more and it came to life again! He sucked on my ear and kissed me several times.

I told him a naughty story about me not wearing underwear and him playing with my chest and slit in a restaurant. His eyes grew wide and he grinned. I asked if he wanted to be inside me again, where it’s hot and wet and tight? He smiled. I asked which position he wanted. He said it was up to me. I had very little brain to be creative, so I asked for doggy. He grabbed another condom while I rolled over on my tummy, scooted my ass up and he slid inside me. Mmm…

He grabbed my hips and pounded me… so good… in and out…. And he came again in short order. We collapsed next to each other and rested a bit, basking in the afterglow.

I told him I felt like singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from the “Wizard of Oz.” He giggled and hummed a few bars then told me it was one of the first songs he learned on the piano. I didn’t know he played! I told him my dad taught me “In the Mood” early on. We talked about him playing the organ and piano – Bohemian Rhapsody, Pink Floyd, Jesus Christ Superstar. I told him about sneaking over to the church to sing and play the grand piano!

He talked about the evils of plastic and whales being found with tons of it inside.

We had a last cuddle, kissing and touching and hugging… I told him, I think for the first time (as I try not to sound desperate or greedy), that I wished we would stay, have some dinner, hang out and play more! He sighed and smiled wistfully.

Heading out

He took a shower while I used the toilet. I threw on my clothes. He dressed and gave me $100 to cover the room and left some cash on the bed for the maid.

We strolled off down the hallway back to the lobby. He stopped as we got to the exit and said he had to go to the bathroom and would say goodbye. I gave him a big smile and dashed out into the cold to my car.

I ate the cookie and drank the bottle of water the front desk gave me, checked the GPS on my phone for their advice on how to get home, and headed down the road smiling. We had a low key time today, and it was still the best day I’ve had in a long time!

Snappy Patty’s

March 21, 2019 Thursday

8:42 AM Sassy
Good morning! It’s Thursday again! Enjoy!

12:24 PM Phil
Friday for me! Have a great day!

12:25 PM Sassy
Me too! What’s your plan?
I’m going to see The Northerner tomorrow!

12:24 PM Phil
Well enjoy!
Going to a festival tomorrow and the home show on Saturday

6:56 PM Sassy
Dinner at Snappy Patty’s in Medford

Chocolate espresso martini and Danger Juice
Lemonade
Tater tots with Parmigiano-Reggiano
Clam chowder with Ipswich clams and pork belly
Beet salad 
with toasted Sunflower Seeds, Honey Creme & Citrus
Beef sliders
Steak frite
Roasted acorn squash with maple butter

Jae’s Cafe

March 19, 2019 Tuesday


7:30 AM Phil
Oh I hate that! Hope it goes well this morning. Have a fabulous day!

9:11 AM Sassy
Good morning!
Dentist was easy – he polished a little and it was fixed! Did it for free! 
Got to work before 9 am. Whee!

Hope you have a Super Tuesday!

9:17 AM Sassy
Dog face! With some race opinions… hee! See explanation of each caption below.

Robert Redington’s dog Au Revoir photographed by Scott Sloane
Captioned by Matt Hammersley 

Fun 5 minute video of Dalzell Gorge with Aliy Zirkle 

https://youtu.be/jjyItL68iqU

Tussocks are the tufted vegetation that make the trail a bumpy mess when there isn’t enough snow to cover them 

https://www.adn.com/…/its-just-bam-bam-bam-iditarod…/

The coast is the barren open landscape along the Norton Sound and Bering Sea on the last leg of the race that is often a nightmare of wind and snow. https://www.facebook.com/pg/arctic.mood.photo/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2284168918571959&__tn__=-UCH-R Arctic Mood

Nome is the finish line! The nose of the lead dog has to go under the burled arch! http://www.alaska.org/detail/iditarod-burled-arch

6:38 PM Sassy
First time at Jae’s Cafe in Davis Square Somerville for Korean and Thai (they’ve taken over the Meju space)

Thai basil gimlet
Tom yum soup with chicken
Tom Kar gui chicken coconut soup
Beef mandoo dumplings
Ginger tea
Crispy shrimp spring rolls
Shrimp in a blanket
KFC (Korean fried chicken)

Moona brunch

March 17, 2019 Sunday

8:58 AM Sassy
Good morning! 
Your photos from nature yesterday are lovely. 
I had a productive day – got the financials started for the latest project event. Whee! 
I’m off to try a new Mediterranean brunch place. 
Hope you have a superb Sunday!

12:21 PM Sassy
First time for brunch at Moona in Inman Square Cambridge – I also ate the lamb merguez sausage with eggs. I forgot to take a photo!

Interior
View out the window
The bar
Feta fritters
My Granola with yogurt and sour cherries
Burger
Shakshuka
The entrance

9:42 PM Sassy

Day 15 of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race started with everyone wondering when or if Sarah Stokey would make it to the finish line. Her GPS tracker was moving… slowly… then stopping. Then moving… slowly. Danny Seavey posted that she was walking… leading her dog team. She made it to Nome at 6:59 am Alaska time after 13d 15h 59m 1s on the trail. Turns out she had to walk a long, long way. “I had to be the lead dog for the last 150 miles.”

Tonkatsu ramen

March 15, 2019 Friday


1:34 PM Sassy
Happy Friday kid! 
I’m home today getting lots done.

2:04 PM Phil
Happy Friday! Gorgeous day!

4:03 PM Sassy
Warmth! Hoping winter is over! It’s 63 degrees!  

7:03 PM Sassy

Supper at Yoshi in Somerville

My shrimp shumai and tonkatsu ramen with chicken
Hubby’s sushi

9:23 PM Sassy
Part of what makes this race different – two mushers – the young TV star and a jovial legendary 4 time winner mushing his 13th and final race (after the ravages of cancer) finished the last legs of the trail together and came in 5 seconds apart for 27th and 28th places.


Lance Mackey & Jessie Holmes to the finish line!

Twyrl Pasta Bistro

March 14, 2019 Thursday


9:30 AM Sassy
Cute camel! Have a terrific Thursday!

10:42 AM Phil
Woo Hoo! You too! 
Weather is getting better and better!

12:13 PM Sassy
It’s wacky! We’re in the 50s today and 60s Friday!

7:06 PM Sassy
First time at Twyrl Pasta Bistro in Arlington

Spaghetti with creamy basil sauce, bacon and peas
Rigatoni with vodka sauce and sausage
Free bread 
with olive oil, parmesan cheese and pepper flakes
10:23 PM Sassy
Two stories for the “Dogs will be dogs” file! 
First a quick video of Mitch Seavey coming in to Nome. His lead dog, Bug, who got the team through wind and snow and ice, turns shy when the crowd goes wild and stops 30 feet short of the finish! Mitch had to get out and lead the team under the burled arch to claim 9th place! 
from Mitch Seavey’s IditaRide Sled Dog Tours Facebook page

[facebook url=”https://www.facebook.com/seaveysididaride/videos/258911821683383/” /]

In other news, Paige Drobney’s lead dog Neko got the team into the chute and had to heed nature’s call (POOP!) before finishing the last 30 feet to claim 7th place. 
Yup… a quick reminder these world class athletes are DOGS! Congrats to both mushers and their teams!
10:44 PM Sassy

From the “novelty” file – While waiting for more mushers to make it to Nome, fans are posting articles about the history of the race. Here’s a fun clip of Johnny Carson with a musher who ran the race with a team of huskies AND STANDARD POODLES!