After lunch Rosemary accompanied me to LifeSource, the local blood donation center. I usually donate two or three times a year. Last May we went to Peru, and as a result I wasn’t able to donate for a year. Finally, today is the day.
A young Indian nurse took all my vitals and ushered me to a lounger in the lab. After swabbing my arm with iodine, she carefully and gently inserted the needle. She was a pro at this maneuver. I pumped the small, foam rubber ball periodically to keep the blood flowing.
I closed my eyes for a short nap – my usual MO. Today I completed the task in less than ten minutes. Oh, well, I’ll have to nap later.
I rested, drank some juice, and ate popcorn. Rosemary was kind enough to drive.
She said we should visit Mom at the nursing home, and then she would take me to dinner at a new restaurant in the city. Mom was in good spirits. We sat in the garden and chatted. Soon Mom got tired. Since it was near her dinner time, we helped her lie down for a little rest before she ate.
We headed for a Lebanese restaurant on Peterson Avenue in the city. Byblos offered Mediterranean cuisine and we both looked forward to the experience.
The establishment is set up banquet style with a small stage area for entertainment. Since we arrived quite early, the place was empty, and we were the only diners.
Joe sat us at a round, copper table [it looked like a big cymbal] in the front window. Rosemary ordered Shawarma – layers of lamb and beef served over rice with tomatoes and onion. I ordered a lentil soup [I love any soup] and a Vegetarian Combo – a sampling of hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, dolma, spinach, and falafel.
A young Indian nurse took all my vitals and ushered me to a lounger in the lab. After swabbing my arm with iodine, she carefully and gently inserted the needle. She was a pro at this maneuver. I pumped the small, foam rubber ball periodically to keep the blood flowing.
I closed my eyes for a short nap – my usual MO. Today I completed the task in less than ten minutes. Oh, well, I’ll have to nap later.
I rested, drank some juice, and ate popcorn. Rosemary was kind enough to drive.
She said we should visit Mom at the nursing home, and then she would take me to dinner at a new restaurant in the city. Mom was in good spirits. We sat in the garden and chatted. Soon Mom got tired. Since it was near her dinner time, we helped her lie down for a little rest before she ate.
We headed for a Lebanese restaurant on Peterson Avenue in the city. Byblos offered Mediterranean cuisine and we both looked forward to the experience.
The establishment is set up banquet style with a small stage area for entertainment. Since we arrived quite early, the place was empty, and we were the only diners.
Joe sat us at a round, copper table [it looked like a big cymbal] in the front window. Rosemary ordered Shawarma – layers of lamb and beef served over rice with tomatoes and onion. I ordered a lentil soup [I love any soup] and a Vegetarian Combo – a sampling of hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, dolma, spinach, and falafel.
We shared our meals to taste everything. And everything was superb. We scooped up the servings with pieces of pita. The hummus and baba ghannoul tasted cool and refreshing on the palate with the hint of chick peas and egg plant in the after taste. The beef and lamb was richly seasoned with hints of curry. I washed down the meal with an oolong tea.
No need for dessert today for I had my daily candies -- the feel-good experience of providing blood for one in need and the delicious experience of a new restaurant.
Can’t get much better!
No need for dessert today for I had my daily candies -- the feel-good experience of providing blood for one in need and the delicious experience of a new restaurant.
Can’t get much better!
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