DatingJosh

I am recuperating this evening, recovering from the post-vacation blues. I spent an enjoyable, whirlwind few days in Scottsdale. I was in for, among other things, my brother and soon-to-be sister-in-law’s engagement gala, as I have previously mentioned. It was a great evening. Both my mother and father were actually in the same room together and, after checking their edged weapons at the metal detector, they were even cordial toward one another. I am totally joking about the edged weapons part. My mother’s weapon of choice is a filigreed silver .22 she conceals in her bra. Ha. It was nice to see the two of them speak to each other and find mutual joy in their son’s special evening. I know they are proud of him and their newly-acquired daughter.

Abby, my brother’s fiancée, has a wonderful family. She is the middle child of 3 girls. Her mother and father are hilarious, warm, effusive people; I have come to like them very much. Her mother wants to adopt me! I know my parents think highly of them as well. They put out a great spread, too. The catering was by a local b-b-q place called El Paso, one of my favorites! Abby’s mom imported soft pretzels and Tastykakes from Philadelphia and, as if the afforementioned smorgasboard was not enough, there was a cake as large as my bed! I ate until I had to slip my belt 2 notches and drank half a case of Stella Artois. Ugh, I think I am swearing off food for a week. I am putting myself on a yogurt and tree-bark diet until I can see my feet again.

Summer has descended in my brief absence. Summer, like a suffocating wool blanket is smothering St. Louis and will continue to do so until fall. Back to showering 3 times a day; back to changing my shirt after a half-mile stroll around the corner. I am buying stock in the company that manufactures Certain-Dri. I think I can make a killing and retire early.  Thanks, Ameren UE for raising my electric rates just in time for air conditioning season!