It was getting down to the home stretch and so I had
to do a few final aspects of my old job such as getting
photographs
of this paperweight that has been on my desk since Perry brought it back.
But I also had a few tasks of the new job like meeting with Ravi Bhatt
and Martha Himmelfarb
before the celebrations could begin.
Michele
arrived first and was quite impressed by the bar
as Ken and Sandy
appeared in time for the hors de ouveres
served by our friendly waitress.
Meanwhile, back at the bar, drinks were coming
and Andrew
was enjoying his martini as Ginnie and Gerry
arrived in time for the vegetarian quesadilla
that photographed slightly better
with no flash. The skewered chicken
was a big hit except that no one knew what to do
with the empty skewers.
Melissa made herself a cosmo
though there was some debate among those who watched
about whether there was any alcohol in the drink.
As we were ready to sit down, someone took this picture of me
and then we were ready to assemble
for the first course
as the conversation amused people
on both sides of the table even as we admired the glassware
set out. The shrimp cocktail
made Ken
think about asparagus
as the salmon
chicken and rice
and ravioli
were served. Dessert
kept the conversation going
as cheese
and crackers (too light)
and crackers (too dark)
finished off the meal.
After the older generation left, Sarah's friends
and her
settled in to finish the food.