It brings out the Bravehearted in some, traditional female Iraqi attire in others, and even wild woman Nell.
A good deal has happened since I last wrote. August 8th marked another blessed year on this earth. While the day itself was short on celebration, I had plenty of opportunities to celebrate with different groups of friends throughout the week. Turning another year older definitely provided a wonderful excuse to eat sushi, buy a scrumptious yellow cake with whipped creme and multiple fruit, visit my favorite place for brunch, Tabard Inn, and try out Max Blob's Bavarian Biergarten in Jessup MD. Not only did I get to eat Sauerbraten and drink dark German Bier, but I also danced a polka or two with old friends, and a few new friends over the age of 70, and in some cases over 90 who fought in the Second World War.
On this eventful Saturday night under the Polka disco ball, I also learned the answer to one of life's greatest mysteries. For those of us fortunate enough to traverse the beaches, swimming pools, and saunas of Europe, the skinny Speedo bathing suit on men has flustered many American minds. I count myself at least amongst this group of bewildered onlookers. Well, I learned from my trusted friend Danny that the French actually have a law on bathing suits. Ze French believe that less fabric means less germs, so for hygienic purposes males are required to where the skimpy suits in public swimming pools and such. WHO ON EARTH KNEW THE FRENCH REGULATED SPEEDOS? So now you know. I'm sure you will go to sleep tonight either with a wide smile across your face or with your finger scratching your forehead.
In other news, I am victim to six week DELL-AY with my new Inspiron 1420 laptop - all because I chose a spring green case, at least according to the call center representative half way across the world with whom I spoke. However, Jordana is currently in Nazareth, Ethiopia visiting antenatal clinics so I have free reign of her laptop. Hence, I am able to grace you with my presence this fine evening.
Greetings to one and all!
