Thanks so much for the further birthday wishes to Jose (by some strange quirk, so much that's been terrific for me these past few months seems to trace back to Jose or his advice or referrals, and thus traces back to HHW of course), and to TCB (is cuddly a euphemism for needs to think about getting two seats on a plane?

), and to Jane (Toby & Dylan loved the foto!), to Matthew (curtain vibes to you), to George (vibes you get to be in the Brain in WA), Arnold (thanks for always being around and for the song of the day), Jeanne (new home vibes to you), Francois (so glad you're back), to Sam (so glad you're here)
We had a great brunch (at Bar Americain on 52nd Street) with my brother and sister-in-law. It was a real treat - my brother treated. They gave me lovely chocolates, and also a gag gift of Purell since I had almost cancelled the brunch out of fear after the remarks on TV earlier this week from V.P. Joe Biden about staying away from public places. The restaurant looks like it should have a dress code, but it seems they're casual after all, which I'll remember for next time I go there, and will probably encourage me to go there more often.