Saturday, August 14, 2004
Cereal and fruit smoothie. Visited the Conservatory of Flowers: $5 got us in to see lots of beautifully maintained trees, plants, and flowers, many of them unusual. The highlight for me was the Amazonian water lily pad exhibit. Joined Melissa for the Dahlia Glen Potluck and Picnic. We brought macaroni salad, viewed the dahlia garden mostly in full bloom, and chatted with Melissa and her friends and family. Home. Nap. Went to Lee's 32th Italian-themed birthday party, which he called Volaré. Lee was the perfect host serving Buca di Beppo from chafing dishes, and his brother Shane and his father were charming as well. Patrick and I both had a great time.