KEY WEST LOU / ANTONIA’S TURNS OUT TO BE A SPECIAL EVENING

Last night a fortuitous one. Special. Dinner at Antonia’s. Not TK or the food. It was a lady I met at the bar. Joyce.

My reserved seat at the bar was next to Joyce. Next to her, her friend Emily.

Joyce shared she was on in her years. I interjected I was sure I was older. She doubted it. I am 88. Joyce only 4 years younger. Did not look it!
Her appearance at least 20 years younger. Smooth facial skin. Lovely. Possessed of a subtle charm. Brilliant besides! She is an emeritus professor. Affiliated with the University of Virginia Medical School. A heavy hitter! Her specialty Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics.

She now resides in Key West. She has been a visitor and resident for many years.

Her friend Emily is visiting. Much younger. My sense was she is somehow affiliated with the University of Virginia Medical School, also.

Joyce asked me to join her and Emily this evening. They are going somewhere with friends for dinner. I agreed. Reluctantly because I miss the “family” Christmas Eve and the seven fish meal. I was not scheduled for dinner with Lisa. We have become dysfunctional. However a call was waiting for me to join Lisa and her family for dinner this evening. So I left a message early this morning with Joyce I would not be joining her. I trust she will understand.

So many Christmas cards received. I thank one and all. One was unique. The best I have ever received/seen in my lifetime. From dear friends Fran and Tom Dixon in Buffalo. Can’t wait for their return in the next few months. Love them both!

Dan Reardon telephoned yesterday from Skaneateles, New York. He will be here January 1 for a two month stay. Will enjoy his company. He also provides a steady friend to watch Syracuse basketball games.

Merry Christmas one and all! Enjoy your evening!

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