I got to go to Barbetta!

I rolled up without a reservation, asked nicely, and was politely told "no."

Then next to me was a party of three where only two of them could make it. They seemed pleasant and I asked if they could join them and they said "yes"! When we got to the table I said "now that you're not standing there in front of the hostess and have had a chance to consider the matter, is it really alright? Because if its not I appreciate the fact that I really put you on the spot there." They said they thought it would be fun and it was. I bought a round of drinks.

They're sisters (late 20s/early 30s), the elder moved from Texas a long time a go and the younger at some point more recently needed a job while her sister needed a roommate and decided to give NYC a crack. We had lots of fun.

The food was very nice and I had a minestrone soup they'd been serving since 1906.

Yeah I am not a fan in general but it was cheaper/easier than a virtual visit for my actual doctor (who I’m seeing next week for a routine, but figure is also a good backup in case this doesn’t fix it).

And yes, tbd on what’s exactly going on but for the moment, enjoying each other…I’m not head over heels but going with it while I’m having fun. Some yellow flags that warrant future investigating to see if they are red, but also lots of green flags. TBD. Entertaining anecdote: I knew she and her ex broke up last summer. What I found out the other day is that her ex left her for their hairdresser…her female ex left her for their straight male hairdresser (!!?). Wild combo you wouldn’t expect.

Trudy, that sounds delightful!

That's so cool, Trudy!

I knew the affliction without looking at the whitefont, and I'm sending antibiotics work fast vibes your way.

Go forth and conquer the fog, David!

I had my Mohs surgery this morning. The doctor called it clear on the first round which is good. Now the stitches are aching and that's giving me a low grade headache. Still, I'll take it over skin cancer on my face.

Ya removal of skin cancers!!