PARTIES AND PLAYS...
...were all the rage this weekend after Trevor and I finished work Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively. We had a quick Burger Baron lunch and an even quicker disco nap before THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY for my brother and his soon-to-be wife! (pictures to come...) It was a big fat Greek affair (sorry, I couldn't help it, but that's the only one I'll do, promise) at Paula's parents' place: 100 people and tons of Greek food and delicious Italian cakes and two families colliding on the 16th floor of the Edgewater Hotel. Quite an affair. There was a Greek Orthodox priest there to properly bless the engagement ring, which was pretty neat. No dancing, though. That, I guess, they'll save for the wedding.

We saw the new Don DeLillo play, Love Lies Bleeding, at the Steppenwolf last night, which was fun, and Mr. D. stood right next to us in the aisle, then sat across the aisle from us for most of the play. We were tempted to get his autograph for Trevor's brother Sean (huge fan), but were a little embarrassed. We could have stalked him down at the after-party, but we opted instead for a quiet night in of pizza, knitting, and Inside the Actor's Studio: Law & Order. Damn straight!

Speaking of knitting, I've almost finished my third and final scarf for the Power gals going to Ireland (well, the Power and Duerarte gals). I'm finishing up Fran's striped scarf, and as soon as it's finished I'll start making wristlets (well, first I have to figure out how to knit a button hole...complicated, I know.)

Well, that's all for now. We'll have some more info later this week after tonight's kickball game and hopefully some grilling on the rooftop tomorrow night if the weather holds! Hope you're all well...

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