Mississippi Fish in the Boston Harbor
Monday, November 14, 2005
Back from the hiatus...
I haven't posted in two months. It was a tough couple months. I went home and visited the family and sifted through the rubble. I have pictures I'll need to post. I'll post them.
Anyway, I'm back and plan to start posting again.
This past weekend I went on a scrapbooking weekend retreat. Wonderful! I got 77 pages done. So proud. I worked on my wedding album and it's coming out great.
Better get to work. ¶ 7:24 AM 0 comments
Anyway, I'm back and plan to start posting again.
This past weekend I went on a scrapbooking weekend retreat. Wonderful! I got 77 pages done. So proud. I worked on my wedding album and it's coming out great.
Better get to work. ¶ 7:24 AM 0 comments
Friday, September 09, 2005
My Gulf Coast...
Wow…. What a week. That’s all I can say.
I’ve cried… a lot.
You know, my heart is so broken. I love the Gulf Coast. It’s such a beautiful place with beautiful people. It has always bothered me that people view the south as poor and under-educated. I’ve never found that to be the case. There are poor parts to every state ad I think it’s the same profiling / generalizations that goes on with race, sex, etc. It’s just ignorant people thinking they know about a place they’ve never been to.
The Gulf Coast has some of the nicest people, nicest beaches, and best food in the country. We don’t lack culture… we have it all over. We have a diverse population… all races and religions. My high school was great. I know, I’m a dork who loved high school. And you know what… I was as prepared for Boston University as anyone there.
But you know… some are talking about how poor and “black” the south is… and I don’t know why they even open their mouths…
But everyone else is just pouring out their hearts… and helping. The rest of the country has been so wonderful giving money to the red cross and other organizations who are coming to our aid.
Individuals are donating money and food and offering up their homes to the people of the Gulf Coast.
It’s really amazing.
It’s amazing that the American public reacted faster than the national government (which is sad)… and I’ll leave my comments on Bush and Michael Brown for another day.
My company has done some great things for my family. They collected clothes and toiletries and supplies for my family. They also took up a collection and went out and purchased sleeping bags, batteries, etc for my family. And because the mail is not yet running in the region, they sent one of their OWN EMC delivery trucks down to deliver the goods to my moms house… so my dad, aunt, sister, etc could go there and pick up their boxes.
In fact, we shipped 50 boxes to my family in one week!!!!!!!! So many, that they’ll have to pass on some of the clothes and necessities to others….
It’s been an awful week and a great week. Awful things are happening to the most wonderful place on earth…. Yet, there has been so many prayers and so many wonderful people… it’s been a true blessing.
Everyone’s safe. I know that’s all that matters. They’ve lost everything they owned, and its got to be hell…. But they haven’t lost their family and they haven’t lost hope. Sometimes I think they’re handling better than I am.
It still breaks my heart that my childhood home is in ruins. I don’t know if I’ll ever see the house again.
I want to wake up and this all just be a dream. ¶ 1:42 PM 0 comments
I’ve cried… a lot.
You know, my heart is so broken. I love the Gulf Coast. It’s such a beautiful place with beautiful people. It has always bothered me that people view the south as poor and under-educated. I’ve never found that to be the case. There are poor parts to every state ad I think it’s the same profiling / generalizations that goes on with race, sex, etc. It’s just ignorant people thinking they know about a place they’ve never been to.
The Gulf Coast has some of the nicest people, nicest beaches, and best food in the country. We don’t lack culture… we have it all over. We have a diverse population… all races and religions. My high school was great. I know, I’m a dork who loved high school. And you know what… I was as prepared for Boston University as anyone there.
But you know… some are talking about how poor and “black” the south is… and I don’t know why they even open their mouths…
But everyone else is just pouring out their hearts… and helping. The rest of the country has been so wonderful giving money to the red cross and other organizations who are coming to our aid.
Individuals are donating money and food and offering up their homes to the people of the Gulf Coast.
It’s really amazing.
It’s amazing that the American public reacted faster than the national government (which is sad)… and I’ll leave my comments on Bush and Michael Brown for another day.
My company has done some great things for my family. They collected clothes and toiletries and supplies for my family. They also took up a collection and went out and purchased sleeping bags, batteries, etc for my family. And because the mail is not yet running in the region, they sent one of their OWN EMC delivery trucks down to deliver the goods to my moms house… so my dad, aunt, sister, etc could go there and pick up their boxes.
In fact, we shipped 50 boxes to my family in one week!!!!!!!! So many, that they’ll have to pass on some of the clothes and necessities to others….
It’s been an awful week and a great week. Awful things are happening to the most wonderful place on earth…. Yet, there has been so many prayers and so many wonderful people… it’s been a true blessing.
Everyone’s safe. I know that’s all that matters. They’ve lost everything they owned, and its got to be hell…. But they haven’t lost their family and they haven’t lost hope. Sometimes I think they’re handling better than I am.
It still breaks my heart that my childhood home is in ruins. I don’t know if I’ll ever see the house again.
I want to wake up and this all just be a dream. ¶ 1:42 PM 0 comments
Thursday, September 01, 2005
My generic email to everyone, updating
My entire family is alive and safe. My mom, step-dad, sisters, brother, sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephews and cousins all evacuated. My father and step-mom stayed behind because my father was on call for the hospital. They weathered the storm at a nursing home. My three step-sisters (step-dad's daughters) all stayed and thankfully, within the last 15 minutes we got word that they are all accounted for and safe.
All of the pets are safe as well.
The eye of the storm hit 30 miles west of Long Beach my home town. In a hurricane, the east side of the storm gets the highest winds and storm surge. The east side was Long Beach, Gulfport, and Biloxi.
My father's and aunt's homes were both 22 feet above sea level and we had high hopes that they would survive the storm surge. However, the storm surge was 30 feet or more… and they did not.
My mom and brother both lived north of the railroad tracks and their houses are damaged but still standing.
My father's house in Long Beach was 1/6 of a mile from the beach and is destroyed. The brick structure is standing, but the roof, windows and inside walls are gone. And the house has 5 feet of water inside. The couch is in our backyard and most of the furniture is nowhere to be found. Our boat is three streets over from that.
My sister Allyson's house was even closer to the beach and all that is left is a concrete slab. No wood, debris, nothing… just the concrete slab. She has two pairs of jeans, three shirts and some CDs to her name.
My Aunt Lana and Uncle Bruce's house in Gulfport is also destroyed. All that is left again, is a concrete slab with their car overturned. Their house was across from the beach…. Its amazing. They almost stayed, and so it’s a real blessing that they left.
My sister Mandy was married last week - her apartment is also gone… she will be living on the air force base with her husband.
We are still awaiting word on my cousin, John's house. He too was north of the tracks, although just on the other side. So we are waiting to find out. He is safe, he and his family evacuated as well.
And while many were even prepared that their houses would be gone, they weren't prepared for the entire town to be gone. The entire gulf coast is gone. We offered to send them things, but to where. And the post office is gone. We offered to wire money… but to where. And there's nothing to buy because all the stores are gone. There are no gas stations or gas… my parents church, which is still standing is taking a few people in the church van up to Jackson to a Wal-Mart to get some clothes to wear.
My father, two sisters and my step-mom cannot get any water or ice. They went yesterday, but they had run out and were told to come back today.
Until this morning I was able to communicate through text messaging. You couldn't call, but somehow the text messaging worked. Finally this morning, they were able to call me - but my dad said he tried for 45 minutes before he was able to get out. They are staying with some friends whose house survived; but they have no power or running water. They have been told they will be without running water for 2-3 weeks and without power for 4-12 weeks.
Just keep them in your thoughts. Everyone is alive and well and we will recover from this. I hope to go down as soon as they have running water.
It has been tough to concentrate on work for the last two days. I have been the information central, since no one could call each other, only out. For some reason it was easier to call out long distance than to call within the affected areas. And I have been doing all the online research to try and find my step-sisters and information on the areas they were in.
Thanks for everyone's kind words.
Lisa ¶ 7:50 AM 0 comments
All of the pets are safe as well.
The eye of the storm hit 30 miles west of Long Beach my home town. In a hurricane, the east side of the storm gets the highest winds and storm surge. The east side was Long Beach, Gulfport, and Biloxi.
My father's and aunt's homes were both 22 feet above sea level and we had high hopes that they would survive the storm surge. However, the storm surge was 30 feet or more… and they did not.
My mom and brother both lived north of the railroad tracks and their houses are damaged but still standing.
My father's house in Long Beach was 1/6 of a mile from the beach and is destroyed. The brick structure is standing, but the roof, windows and inside walls are gone. And the house has 5 feet of water inside. The couch is in our backyard and most of the furniture is nowhere to be found. Our boat is three streets over from that.
My sister Allyson's house was even closer to the beach and all that is left is a concrete slab. No wood, debris, nothing… just the concrete slab. She has two pairs of jeans, three shirts and some CDs to her name.
My Aunt Lana and Uncle Bruce's house in Gulfport is also destroyed. All that is left again, is a concrete slab with their car overturned. Their house was across from the beach…. Its amazing. They almost stayed, and so it’s a real blessing that they left.
My sister Mandy was married last week - her apartment is also gone… she will be living on the air force base with her husband.
We are still awaiting word on my cousin, John's house. He too was north of the tracks, although just on the other side. So we are waiting to find out. He is safe, he and his family evacuated as well.
And while many were even prepared that their houses would be gone, they weren't prepared for the entire town to be gone. The entire gulf coast is gone. We offered to send them things, but to where. And the post office is gone. We offered to wire money… but to where. And there's nothing to buy because all the stores are gone. There are no gas stations or gas… my parents church, which is still standing is taking a few people in the church van up to Jackson to a Wal-Mart to get some clothes to wear.
My father, two sisters and my step-mom cannot get any water or ice. They went yesterday, but they had run out and were told to come back today.
Until this morning I was able to communicate through text messaging. You couldn't call, but somehow the text messaging worked. Finally this morning, they were able to call me - but my dad said he tried for 45 minutes before he was able to get out. They are staying with some friends whose house survived; but they have no power or running water. They have been told they will be without running water for 2-3 weeks and without power for 4-12 weeks.
Just keep them in your thoughts. Everyone is alive and well and we will recover from this. I hope to go down as soon as they have running water.
It has been tough to concentrate on work for the last two days. I have been the information central, since no one could call each other, only out. For some reason it was easier to call out long distance than to call within the affected areas. And I have been doing all the online research to try and find my step-sisters and information on the areas they were in.
Thanks for everyone's kind words.
Lisa ¶ 7:50 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
one standing...
Jason's house (which was my grandmothers house and survived Camille)... is still standing. Damaged, but livable. That's a blessing.
While we can't call, I recently discovered I can text message Kaitlyn in order to communicate with my dad. ¶ 8:24 PM 0 comments
While we can't call, I recently discovered I can text message Kaitlyn in order to communicate with my dad. ¶ 8:24 PM 0 comments
Nothing there... anywhere
My town is gone. Gone. All of it. Just flattened. Long Beach. Gulfport. Biloxi. Gone.
My dad's house is a gutted brick structure.. no second floor.. no roof. just the brick. Nothing inside. Aunt Lana's is gone. Allyson's is gone. They all lost everything, and I must admit, I feel a little numb writing this. Still don't know about Jason's house.
If you go to the WLOX website, you can see arial views of gulfport and biloxi and its devastating.
It's weird. I was almost ready to see my house destroyed, but I don't think I was ready to see the entire town destroyed.
Casino's landed on top of houses.
My sister is in amazing spirits. She has two pairs of jeans, three shirts, 6 CDs and her dog. That's all she has. But she is doing so well and is just thankful everyone's okay.
¶ 7:48 PM 0 comments
Destruction
Of course, this is all second hand. I spoke with my Aunt Lana. she said her home and everything in it was gone. She's in shock.
from what I hear Allsyson also lost everything. What was once her apartment is now just a slab and lumber. She's lost everything. Her clothes, her belongings... everything.
Still no word on our home in Long Beach or Jason's home. We're just praying, that whatever the damage, they are not total losses.
My mom and Paul moved last year 30-40 miles north to Wiggins. Paul heard from their neighbor that they were spared. They have a tree down in the backyard, a fan from the roof gone and of course some shingles flew away. What a blessing. I think they are glad they moved.
Again, I stress we are thankful everyone's okay. Somehow the rest of the news is still hard to hear. ¶ 9:43 AM 1 comments
from what I hear Allsyson also lost everything. What was once her apartment is now just a slab and lumber. She's lost everything. Her clothes, her belongings... everything.
Still no word on our home in Long Beach or Jason's home. We're just praying, that whatever the damage, they are not total losses.
My mom and Paul moved last year 30-40 miles north to Wiggins. Paul heard from their neighbor that they were spared. They have a tree down in the backyard, a fan from the roof gone and of course some shingles flew away. What a blessing. I think they are glad they moved.
Again, I stress we are thankful everyone's okay. Somehow the rest of the news is still hard to hear. ¶ 9:43 AM 1 comments
Katrina
http://www.redcross.org
Everyone’s safe.
That’s all that matters. My mother, step-father and sister Allyson all drove up to Monroe, LA and escaped any bad weather. Jason, Nancy and Jack drove to Georgia. They are in Columbus now and will be heading to her family’s house today or tomorrow.
My father, step-mom and step-sister, Kaitlyn all stayed in Diamondhead at the nursing home there. My father has to be there during storms, so he couldn’t evacuate.
Yesterday was stressful. The phone lines are all down as well as the cell towers and so staying in touch with family is tough. We didn’t hear anything from my dad until late last night, and that was rough. But once we heard from him, we were all relieved. Everyone’s safe.
Any time I call a number within the 228 area code, I get “Due to the hurricane, your call cannot be completed at this time.” It’s frustrating. Their cell phones work; but they can’t call each other… they can only call out of the 228 area code, so everyone’s calling and checking in with me so I can relay any information to the others when they call. It’s nice though, because at least I get to stay in some contact.
People feel helpless. My dad’s just a few miles from the house, but isn’t allowed back. He doesn’t know how bad the damage is, but he’s expecting the worst. Rumors are flying around, so no one really knows. Supposedly everything south of the tracks is under water, which includes my dad’s home, my aunt’s home, my cousin’s home and my sister’s apartment. My brother lives north of the tracks, and we’re all praying for minimal damage.
Thank goodness everyone got out. My brother almost didn’t evacuate until they announce it had strengthened to a Category 4. My cousin John and wife Michelle, son Austin and daughter Haley (our ring bearer and flower girl) also almost didn’t evacuate. Thank God SOMEONE talked sense into him. They left early Sunday evening, just in time. They are staying at a hotel in Little Rock, AR.
My Aunt and Uncle have a beautiful old home, right across from the beach. My Aunt loves that home. And she didn’t want to leave it. My Uncle Bruce told her he was leaving and she had no choice. He’s a doctor and was ready to drug her if he had to. They are staying with my cousin Lauren in Hot Springs, AR.
It was nice talking to my brother last night. We talked for a long time. He’s scared. I mean, its his home. Everything he owns. I could hear the helplessness in his voice. “Do you know if anyone’s gone by my house?” I had to explain that no one can go see anything and that dad was still at the nursing home, unable to leave.
I can’t imagine the fear. You had to leave with less than a days notice. You don’t have time to really think about what to take, and you don’t even think that you might not have anything to come back to. But being gone and told you can’t come back. It’s the unknown that’s so scary.
The last time I was this glued to the TV and internet was September 2001. And while the impact is exponentially less…. The glue factor’s the same. I can’t stop watching. I watched the TV from the time I got home until I fell asleep. And when we woke up, we turned it right back on.
I realize that the whole country’s concerned, but not obsessed with it. I’m obsessed with it. I watch the news for small glimpses of my home town, but really nothing looks familiar.
I honestly honestly hope that the news are only showing the worst of the worst and that most of the coast isn’t as bad as they are saying and that I’m obsessed over nothing.
Anyone reading, keep the entire Gulf Coast in your thoughts and prayers. And donate to the American Red Cross. Even those with insurance and money can’t buy running water and electricity.
Anyway, thanks for keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers. Your emails and phone calls me a lot. We are thankful everyone’s safe. ¶ 7:50 AM 0 comments
Everyone’s safe.
That’s all that matters. My mother, step-father and sister Allyson all drove up to Monroe, LA and escaped any bad weather. Jason, Nancy and Jack drove to Georgia. They are in Columbus now and will be heading to her family’s house today or tomorrow.
My father, step-mom and step-sister, Kaitlyn all stayed in Diamondhead at the nursing home there. My father has to be there during storms, so he couldn’t evacuate.
Yesterday was stressful. The phone lines are all down as well as the cell towers and so staying in touch with family is tough. We didn’t hear anything from my dad until late last night, and that was rough. But once we heard from him, we were all relieved. Everyone’s safe.
Any time I call a number within the 228 area code, I get “Due to the hurricane, your call cannot be completed at this time.” It’s frustrating. Their cell phones work; but they can’t call each other… they can only call out of the 228 area code, so everyone’s calling and checking in with me so I can relay any information to the others when they call. It’s nice though, because at least I get to stay in some contact.
People feel helpless. My dad’s just a few miles from the house, but isn’t allowed back. He doesn’t know how bad the damage is, but he’s expecting the worst. Rumors are flying around, so no one really knows. Supposedly everything south of the tracks is under water, which includes my dad’s home, my aunt’s home, my cousin’s home and my sister’s apartment. My brother lives north of the tracks, and we’re all praying for minimal damage.
Thank goodness everyone got out. My brother almost didn’t evacuate until they announce it had strengthened to a Category 4. My cousin John and wife Michelle, son Austin and daughter Haley (our ring bearer and flower girl) also almost didn’t evacuate. Thank God SOMEONE talked sense into him. They left early Sunday evening, just in time. They are staying at a hotel in Little Rock, AR.
My Aunt and Uncle have a beautiful old home, right across from the beach. My Aunt loves that home. And she didn’t want to leave it. My Uncle Bruce told her he was leaving and she had no choice. He’s a doctor and was ready to drug her if he had to. They are staying with my cousin Lauren in Hot Springs, AR.
It was nice talking to my brother last night. We talked for a long time. He’s scared. I mean, its his home. Everything he owns. I could hear the helplessness in his voice. “Do you know if anyone’s gone by my house?” I had to explain that no one can go see anything and that dad was still at the nursing home, unable to leave.
I can’t imagine the fear. You had to leave with less than a days notice. You don’t have time to really think about what to take, and you don’t even think that you might not have anything to come back to. But being gone and told you can’t come back. It’s the unknown that’s so scary.
The last time I was this glued to the TV and internet was September 2001. And while the impact is exponentially less…. The glue factor’s the same. I can’t stop watching. I watched the TV from the time I got home until I fell asleep. And when we woke up, we turned it right back on.
I realize that the whole country’s concerned, but not obsessed with it. I’m obsessed with it. I watch the news for small glimpses of my home town, but really nothing looks familiar.
I honestly honestly hope that the news are only showing the worst of the worst and that most of the coast isn’t as bad as they are saying and that I’m obsessed over nothing.
Anyone reading, keep the entire Gulf Coast in your thoughts and prayers. And donate to the American Red Cross. Even those with insurance and money can’t buy running water and electricity.
Anyway, thanks for keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers. Your emails and phone calls me a lot. We are thankful everyone’s safe. ¶ 7:50 AM 0 comments
Friday, August 26, 2005
Christopher Walken for President
http://www.walken2008.com
I think the site is a joke, but not a bad idea if you ask me. Hilary is still my first choice, maybe Walken could start out small as VP.
Hilary/Walken 2008 - Has a nice ring to it.
I'm only half kidding. ¶ 5:37 AM 0 comments
I think the site is a joke, but not a bad idea if you ask me. Hilary is still my first choice, maybe Walken could start out small as VP.
Hilary/Walken 2008 - Has a nice ring to it.
I'm only half kidding. ¶ 5:37 AM 0 comments
Love Puff
Miranda: You farted! You're human!
Carrie: I don't want him to know that!
Yep. I did. Not that ANYONE reading this wants to hear or read that I let one escape this morning. I was actually asleep and it woke me up. I turned around quickly to see B's eyes WIDE awake and looking right at mine almost shocked. Nothing was said for a good 10 seconds, which is longer than you think. I thought for a moment that maybe he didn't hear it - yeah right. I quickly said "I'm sorry" and he started laughing.
whew.... you know, at least it just had sound and no odor... that's a plus. I definitely think sound is better than odor if it has to happen. ¶ 5:24 AM 0 comments
Carrie: I don't want him to know that!
Yep. I did. Not that ANYONE reading this wants to hear or read that I let one escape this morning. I was actually asleep and it woke me up. I turned around quickly to see B's eyes WIDE awake and looking right at mine almost shocked. Nothing was said for a good 10 seconds, which is longer than you think. I thought for a moment that maybe he didn't hear it - yeah right. I quickly said "I'm sorry" and he started laughing.
whew.... you know, at least it just had sound and no odor... that's a plus. I definitely think sound is better than odor if it has to happen. ¶ 5:24 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
What is all the racket back there?
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Jerry: Elaine, have you ever flown first class?
Elaine: No.
Jerry: All right then. See? You won't know what you're missing. I've flown first class, Elaine-- I can't go back to coach. I can't... I won't...
Brian and I got back from Mississippi on Monday night. Having silver elite status is THE BEST. We got upgraded to first class on every leg of our flight there and back.... NICE. Very Nice. We only have the status until January unfortunately.... but we plan on enjoying every moment.
My sister's wedding was actually very nice. I don't mean actually in the I-didn't-think-it-would be way...okay, maybe I do. But it was nice. The day was the hottest I care to remember... with humidity no one can fathom. I'm telling you it was 105 degrees easily with the heat index. Maybe more. I swear - it was a sauna. And you know what... people pay to enter saunas... or so I tried to tell myself. Link: Wedding Pics
Saw an old friend, Matt Schnake, at the ice cream parlor at Crossraods in Gulfport. He looks great, by the way... It looks like he's doing well. He was in the band I followed (like a little puppy) in high school. Aisle 9. Then Richard went to play for 3 Doors Down and Matt started a band called The Ferrignos (as in Lou - although I'm sure I spelled that wrong). Anyway, Richard left 3 Doors Down and Matt's in Gulfport with a new band - no name yet. It was great to see him, if even for 5 minutes. Of course he remembered me... I was his first fan. ¶ 1:13 PM 1 comments
Jerry: Elaine, have you ever flown first class?
Elaine: No.
Jerry: All right then. See? You won't know what you're missing. I've flown first class, Elaine-- I can't go back to coach. I can't... I won't...
Brian and I got back from Mississippi on Monday night. Having silver elite status is THE BEST. We got upgraded to first class on every leg of our flight there and back.... NICE. Very Nice. We only have the status until January unfortunately.... but we plan on enjoying every moment.
My sister's wedding was actually very nice. I don't mean actually in the I-didn't-think-it-would be way...okay, maybe I do. But it was nice. The day was the hottest I care to remember... with humidity no one can fathom. I'm telling you it was 105 degrees easily with the heat index. Maybe more. I swear - it was a sauna. And you know what... people pay to enter saunas... or so I tried to tell myself. Link: Wedding Pics
Saw an old friend, Matt Schnake, at the ice cream parlor at Crossraods in Gulfport. He looks great, by the way... It looks like he's doing well. He was in the band I followed (like a little puppy) in high school. Aisle 9. Then Richard went to play for 3 Doors Down and Matt started a band called The Ferrignos (as in Lou - although I'm sure I spelled that wrong). Anyway, Richard left 3 Doors Down and Matt's in Gulfport with a new band - no name yet. It was great to see him, if even for 5 minutes. Of course he remembered me... I was his first fan. ¶ 1:13 PM 1 comments
Monday, August 15, 2005
She's my sugar fly, butter, baby
That's for you Liz!
I definately have a case of the Monday's. Sent out an emotionally charged email at work today to the entire group. Frowned upon, I know - but fun.
Brian and I tried a *great* Italian restaurant in Newton Center on Friday. Very hip, yet authentic (do I really get to label a place authentic if I've never even been to Italy - probably not). The food was great... great ambience, and wonderful dessert. Brian got the tiramisu and it was some of the best I've had. Tartufo's the name if you're interested. He had fish and I had gnocci. We definately want to go back.
Brian painted the back hallway/stairway. He's a hard worker. It looks GREAT. We also had our first basement flood. Nothing really... just a little damp near the basement stairs to the outside... and so once in a year isn't too bad. Starting to get scared of lightning again. You'd think I was four years old. ¶ 8:28 AM 1 comments
I definately have a case of the Monday's. Sent out an emotionally charged email at work today to the entire group. Frowned upon, I know - but fun.
Brian and I tried a *great* Italian restaurant in Newton Center on Friday. Very hip, yet authentic (do I really get to label a place authentic if I've never even been to Italy - probably not). The food was great... great ambience, and wonderful dessert. Brian got the tiramisu and it was some of the best I've had. Tartufo's the name if you're interested. He had fish and I had gnocci. We definately want to go back.
Brian painted the back hallway/stairway. He's a hard worker. It looks GREAT. We also had our first basement flood. Nothing really... just a little damp near the basement stairs to the outside... and so once in a year isn't too bad. Starting to get scared of lightning again. You'd think I was four years old. ¶ 8:28 AM 1 comments
