Vampires Beware
Wow. I’m jealous. I came empty handed today. Have we had a day yet when we both brought lunch?
I’m reminded of a little game we used to play in first grade, a game that in retrospect seems to have been little more than an exercise in conformism and groupthink. (Then again, at that age, what isn’t.) Someone would say: “Who’s buying lunch today?” Those who were buying (which I think meant that their parents had pre-paid according to a menu devised weeks in advance), would raise their hands. But then — and this was the tricky part — the asker would quickly say, “Not buying!” and those who were caught raising or lowering their hands in error could be subject to ridicule.
Anyhow, Senorita S, it looks like I’m buying today. I did almost bring something, but then thought better of it. Had dinner at La Villa at Garfield and 5th last night. Some turn their noses up at the place, thinking it too “outer boro.” (I think their original location was in Howard Beach.) But I love it. I think I love it precisely because of its suburban feel. Reminds me of my youth. Then again, as this post has already made clear, it doesn’t take much to lead me down that path. Came home with a couple slices of leftover pizza, but when I woke up this morning, I had a strong garlic taste in my mouth from the pizza I had consumed last night and figured I wasn’t quite ready to re-up my dose.
3 years ago • 0 notes