addictions

Arnie came in town for a 4 day weekend and we kicked it off with amazing dinner at Jean George on Thursday night courtesy of the folks from Ugly Betty. Actually I realize that we have been saving this gift for about 2 years which is how long we must have been waiting for something to celebrate. And now we have it.

I cooked all weekend long which was fine with me because my regular roster of weekly menus would leave most people screaming in boredom. Kate and I eat roast chicken, dumplings, home made Italian meat balls and our favorite orchiette with veal on a regular basis. Actually that doesn't sound so bad to me. I take it back. My menus are sublime unless I flatly refuse to cook, of course...

We are such a hip technological family now especially since Arnie introduced an IPad into the equation which sent Kate into a jealous fit because she does know how to use it and alledges that he doesn't. Save your money has become my mantra to her. I could care less, at this moment, that is. I keep waiting for some kind of techno lust to strike but somehow I am protected. The other addition we are now experiencing is Kate's new love of on line Manga which is a Japanse comicbook with some curious story lines. One of her friends, also addicted to this on line comic book, introduced her to Manga. I should remember that this friend has introduced her to several other time consuming on line games. This morning she tried to go on line at 6:30 am to read more Manga and I had to step in and details on limits loud and clear.

It's an addiction for sure.