We Surrendered the V Cards

Because it is Monday, we need to recap our weekend. At first, we thought there was nothing to discuss, as it was relatively low-key. However, upon clearer recollection (i.e. visiting a certain website), we discovered there are some items of interest. First, after our bash of a dinner party on Friday night, both of us retired to our separate homes for bed - we were far too tired for any further excitement. However, Thing Two thought differently and called one of us at approximately 3:52 a.m. Apparently he (or his alleged girlfriend) was not pleased with the non-answer and felt the need to retry on Saturday night; please stay-tuned to the ongoing drama of this soap opera.

Second, while enjoying a fine ale (whatever was cheapest on tap) at our favorite establishment (whatever is closest to our homes), we enjoyed a game of Shuffle-Puck with two fine gentlemen, henceforth known as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dee's friend. (As far as we know, this is the last time you will hear about Tweedle Dee's friend.) A good time was had by all, but Tweedle Dee and friend did not ask for our numbers, undoubtedly because we kicked their butts. Note to self: to get a guy, let him win.

Third, at the same establishment, our favorite bartender (Tweedle Dum), who had the night off and was absolutely wasted, asked one of us for her phone number so that they could watch a World Cup game together this summer. Please note: the World Cup does not start for over a month, and one of us realized that is plenty of time to brush up on her international Futbol. (Hello Internet!) Upon realization that Tweedle Dum did not know our names without our credit cards in front of him, our entry in his phone read, "Hot Soccer Chick." (We may have utilized some creative license with that name...) Will he call? Doubtful. However, we do know where he works. And lives: with Tweedle Dee down the hall from one of us.

Aside from pulling out the Santa plates, we have run out of new options for our tablescape. We decided to jazz up tonight's entry with a beautiful iris that we picked out of our friend's backyard. (If we can pick the flower by pulling muscles while stretching over the fence that divides property line, it is legitimately ours...we mean, hers.)

To take a break from eating leftovers - thankfully the eggplant parmesan was delicious since we've been eating it for three days now - we made a beef stew; in addition, we felt we needed to eat as much meat as possible given our foray into the world of vegetarianism. Please note that the stew was an acceptable meal to cook in May only because it was 50 degrees at most and raining the entire day. We poured the stew over a bed of organic white rice and accompanied it with a side of roasted cherry tomatoes and asparagus...and iris.

(Take that, Sandra: we made this tablescape for FREE.)