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Second best use of pasta

July 1, 2019 Monday

8:53 PM Sassy
Happy Monday! Happy July!
Glad to see you made it back to the beach!
10:23 AM Sassy
For all my pals who traveled to Italy recently. Second best use of pasta!



11:08 AM Sassy
So thankful for our neighbors to the north and those who have moved here to brighten my life and our community!

3:23 PM Sassy
Late lunch at Mae Asian Eatery in Cambridge – our first time

Interior
Thai iced tea
Tom ka gai (coconut chicken soup) 
Hubby’s Tom Yum – spicy chicken soup
Golden bags with potatoes and peas
Spring rolls
Chicken and shrimp yellow mango curry
Indonesian fried rice with crispy chicken
9:21 PM Phil
Thank you!
Back to work tomorrow.
Had a fabulous weekend. Tuna tostada was spectacular!
9:27 PM Sassy
It looked tasty! 
I had an exciting day at MGH learning to massage my lymph nodes so my breast will stop swelling. Coulda used your help there!

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251 days to go

June 30, 2019 Sunday

2:38 AM Sassy
The countdown has started (251 days!) to next year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Yesterday was the first day to sign up – They had a picnic and 40 mushers entered right there! 
2:43 AM Sassy
Several of the Alaskan mushers run tours of their kennels in the summer, including a ride with the dog team! See Julie Johnson’s report on her adventure to Nic Petit’s place. Check out the photo of Nic holding FIVE PUPPIES! and the mountains around Girdwood. Wow!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157367761613524&set=pcb.10157367765408524&type=3&theater

11:59 AM Sassy
Breakfast at a new place – NU Kitchen Somerville

Entrance
Serving area
Fun sign
Back dining room
Smoothies for my sister: 
1) Mighty Beets Juice – beet ∙ lemon ∙ ginger ∙ carrot ∙ cucumber, and 
2) Kalefornia Dreamin’ Supercharged Smoothie – kale ∙ spinach ∙ 
chia seed ∙ banana ∙ fresh apple juice coconut milk
PortaPesto Chorizo – fresh cracked eggs, chorizo, 
portabella mushrooms, mozzarella cheese 
and basil pesto on toasted ciabatta.
Short Rib Torta – short rib, scrambled egg, tomato, 
avocado, house hots, cheddar, pressed ciabatta
Spanish Scramble for me – 3 eggs, chorizo, fresh salsa, 
parmesan cheese, black beans, fresh cilantro, 
onion and sour cream

7:02 PM Sassy
Awesome dinner at All Seasons Table Restaurant in Malden

Classic wonton soup for me 
Crispy honey ribs for me 
General Gao’s chicken for Hubby
Tofu & vegetables in black bean sauce 
Pineapple walnut shrimp for me
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Paella station

June 28, 2019 Friday

7:10 AM Sassy
Retirement day 7 – what day is it? Do I care?

2:04 PM Sassy
Best Chinese buffet at Bamboo Bedford

Entrance
My plate of delights – shumai, spicy green beans, 
General gao’s chicken, Peking ravioli, steamed shrimp and
 half an egg roll!
Dining room with colorful tapestries
Buffet row 1 and 2
Buffet row 3 with sushi boats and desserts

7:48 PM Sassy
Sumptuous Italian supper at Tuscan Kitchen

 Entrance

 Dining room

 Prosecco cocktail for Hubby

 Salumi and local cheeses with figs and honey

 Table dried flowers

 Chioggia Beet salad with fennel, orange, toasted pistachios, 
goat cheese and a honey Chardonnay Vinaigrette

 The bar

 Giant Shrimp scampi over House Made Cappellini, 
Cherry Tomatoes, Vermentino Burro Fuso sauce

 Roasted Butternut squash cappellaci in sage browned butter 
with parmesan reggiano

Torta Calda Al Cioccolato – Warm Chocolate Cake, 
Milk Chocolate Sauce, Toasted Almond Gelato, Candied Almonds

9:41 PM Sassy
Scroll down through the photos of the new Encore Casino near me until you see their paella station! Wowzers! Never seen the likes of that!

https://www.boston.com/culture/food/2019/06/28/encore-boston-harbor-buffet-menu-price

10:20 PM Phil
Wow! Looks amazing

10:35 PM Sassy
There are 15 new restaurants there… probably all wacky expensive, but we’ll watch for some occasion to go wander around. You having fun?

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Hand crafted donuts

June 27, 2019 Thursday

8:21 AM Sassy
First time breakfast at Davis Square Hand Crafted Donuts & Bagels!
The huge menu
The rug in the entry
The donut rack
The second floor dining area 
Decor on the second floor
Maple Bacon donut for Hubby
Coffee roll for me
Sausage egg and cheese on toast breakfast sandwich for Hubby
Ham cheese and egg wrap for me

4:15 PM Phil

[photo of him holding a tropical drink and smiling]

Enjoying the day! Hope you are too.

4:37 PM Sassy
You’re looking hot and happy!

I am relieved to have gotten through my physical. She said I am, “Such a success story!”

5:10 PM Phil
That’s awesome!

8:01 PM Sassy
Superb seafood supper at Court House Seafood Restaurant in East Cambridge

A crab cake and a stuffed clam 
Hubby’s steak tips and rice pilaf
Seafood platter – clams, scallops, shrimp and fish 
with a baked potato
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Retirement Day 2

June 23, 2019 Sunday

6:14 AM Sassy
Retirement Day 2

12:18 PM Sassy
Fabulous French brunch at Gaslight Brasserie du Coin in Boston’s South End with the family

Flowers
The entry
Oysters
Shrimp cocktail
Pastries including Julia Child’s raspberry shortbread
French onion soup
Crepes parisienne for me – with ham and cheese 
and a fried egg on top 
Fruit and granola for me 
with strawberries, blueberries and blackberries 
Truffled eggs with asparagus on toast
Salmon omelette on toast
Croque madam with fries for Hubby

4:23 PM Phil

[photo of the view off his back balcony with trees and blue sky, and a glass of Scotch on the side table]

Gorgeous day

4:23 PM Sassy
I was just thinking of you…

Oh yes – 89 and breezy here

4:24 PM Phil
Sunny and hot
Sprinklers watering the plants

[photo of the view off his back balcony with trees and blue sky and water jetting out of the ground]

I’m supervising

4:36 PM Phil
Off to the beach tomorrow.
Dinner with my pal and off on vacation Wed

4:49 PM Sassy
Wow! Sounds fun!
I have to remember not to go to the office.

4:58 PM Phil
Ha! Just roll over

4:59 PM Sassy
Thanks
I want to go do things but not sure what

5:34 PM Phil
Relax, the rest will come

5:36 PM Sassy
I definitely want to come!

5:36 PM Phil
Ha! You did a couple times yesterday

5:47 PM Phil
Me too!

5:55 PM Sassy
Italian supper at East Side Bar & Grille in East Cambridge


The back dining room
Tropical sunset martini
Bruschetta
Caesar salad
Mixed grill of steak, turkey and chicken with rice pilaf
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LAST DAY of WORK

June 21, 2019 Friday

 8:57 AM Sassy
Happy Friday!
Happy First Day of Summer!
Remembering my dear departed parents 69th anniversary.

And your anniversary.
Oh and it’s my LAST DAY OF WORK! WHEE!
8:55 PM Sassy

Spectacular Retirement celebration at the Harvest Restaurant in Cambridge! After so many ‘lasts’ at work this past year, it was wonderful to start my “firsts” in retirement with family and friends!

This was one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten!  Good people, creative dishes, low key surroundings… ah.

Dining room
New England Oysters
 with Juniper Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce & Lemon from
1_ Island Creek, Duxbury, MA – Firm, Clean, Sweet & Mossy Finish
2_ Mookie Blues, Damariscotta River, ME – Plump, Briny & Sweet
3_ Wianno, Cape Cod, MA – Firm, Plump & Briny
4_Katama Bay, East End, Martha’s Vineyard – Salty, Briny & Sweet Finish
Baby Beets & Stracciatella with 
Kumquat, Arugula Vinaigrette, Pistachio & Mint
Scituate Lobster Bisque base items – Lobster Roe 
Dumplings, Pearl Onion & Chervil

Scituate Lobster Bisque 
with the bisque poured over
Lobster Roe Dumplings, Pearl Onion & Chervil
Spring Rabbit Gnocchi – Braised Rabbit, Rabbit Roulade, 
Mustard Jus, Bok Choy & Thyme
Salmon special with cous cous
Georges Bank Haddock – Calendar Island Mussels, Fennel, 
Butterball Potatoes, Artichokes Sugar Snap Peas & Lemon
Bar dining area looking over the atrium
Chicken Liver Pâté ~ Brandy & Thyme 
served with Mostarda, Cornichons, Pickled Mustard Seeds & 
Sourdough Toast [my sister’s idea of dessert!]
Chocolate Rum Baba – Chocolate Brioche, Candied Cocoa Nibs, 
Rum Raisin Ice Cream, Vanilla Crème Fraîche & Chocolate Cream
Strawberry Lemonade sorbet
Blackberry Pavlova – Lilac Panna Cotta, 
Blackberry Gastrique Meringue & Sage Ice Cream
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Penultimate work day

June 20, 2019 Thursday

7:54 AM Sassy
Good morning Philip!
Have an excellent Thursday!
I get my farewell lunch today.

1:58 PM Sassy
Farewell lunch with my colleagues at Henrietta’s Table in the Charles Hotel in Cambridge!

MAINE ROCK CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER 
WITH SMOKED BACON
MURRY’S ROTISSERIE ROASTED CHICKEN AND ROMAINE LETTUCE 
with Creamy Garlic and Peppercorn Dressing and Croutons

6:58 PM Sassy
Supper at Yoshi in Powder House Square Somerville

Soft shell crab tempura
Yellow tail jalapeno
Sushi
Tuna poke bowl
Shrimp and vegetables tempura
10:12 PM Phil
Enjoy. Been unbelievably busy! 
Hope your lunch was fabulous.
10:15 PM Sassy
Lunch is over!  Everyone appeared! I got flowers, Belgian chocolates, a framed photo of a local scene, and theater tickets!
Thanks for checking in.
One more day!
10:40 PM Phil
Awe that’s neat. Enjoy your last day
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Brain space opening

June 18, 2019 Tuesday

8:32 AM Sassy
Good morning!
Off to MGH for a check-up with the radiation oncologist. Whee!

12:20 PM Sassy
Aced another cheery check-up with my radiation oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital! 

12:21 PM Sassy
Sis knows how to perk up my last days at the office! Roses!  

12:51 PM Sassy
My colleague gave me a sign! Thanks for the chuckle. It’s so true!

6:12 PM Sassy
Tasty time at Twyrl Pasta Bistro in Arlington


Kitchen and dining room
Side salad with beets, carrots and celery
Hubby’s shrimp scampi over shells
My pasta Alfredo with bacon and peas

6:27 PM Sassy
Dessert at the new Abbott’s Frozen Custard in Arlington

Salty pecan caramel custard cone

6:18 PM Phil
I keep most, why? 
Congrats on good results!
6:20 PM Sassy
Yay! Facebook won’t let me access them.  If I send you the directions to download and email them to me, will you try it? I just need the past year. I had the others archived, thank goodness!
8:46 PM Sassy
Never mind… they have mysteriously reappeared! FB is so weird. Never seen that before!  Maybe they locked me out for a day for sending you p0rn! ; ) 
9:02 PM Phil
Huh
9:23 PM Sassy
How are you this fine evening?
9:50 PM Phil
I’m very good! How bout you?
9:50 PM Sassy
Getting better all the time.
  
9:50 PM Phil
Ha! That’s a good thing!
9:53 PM Sassy
I can feel brain space opening up as I turn over projects and can forget about them!
More time to think of a sexy man and what I’d like to do with him…
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Last working Monday

June 17, 2019 Monday

8:37 AM Sassy
Good morning Philip!
My last working Monday!!

12:35 PM Sassy
Lunch at Border Cafe in Harvard Square

Taco salad
Chicken quesadillas
My gumbo
Crawfish etouffee

5:04 PM Sassy
Spring flowers on the way home from the office

5:57 PM Phil
Wooo Hoooo

5:58 PM Sassy

[photo of my naked chest and light blue panties]

10:27 PM Phil
Lovely!

10:38 PM Sassy
Awww… thanks!

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