Volunteer Party

8/30/09 I like going to parties where I have duties; they keep me on the straight and narrow. We had a part like that today at Nostrana, a volunteer party. I took pictures and talked to people: volunteers, colleagues, and miscellaneous. I had a pretty good time, but I am aware that I am on duty. Some people are so grim, like Laura. She probably means well, but she is very serious.

Rachel is fun; Bobal is smitten; Jude is entertaining; Patty is good at her job. It turned out to be a pretty day. Minnie sang a forgettable song and then Dinah's aria from T in T. Gael sang Largo al factotum and Grenada. Babydoll stayed in the truck.

Mother gave me good advice re: the receptions. Send a note to Jada. Say we need a meeting, or tell her I want to do food. As it turns out, no more food for Jada. The English girl is taking over and has Cristine Ebersole working with her.