My most heartfelt thanks for all the birthday wishes I received yesterday via hugs, phone and video calls, emails, messages and social media. The best part for me was seeing the names of special people in my life – family members, relatives, dear friends I’ve known forever and new friends I’ve made along the way.
One of my brothers-in-law suggested that whatever I do, I should share the day in photos, so here are some of the wonderful highlights.
Breakfast at Tuscher:
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Hair Cut at AF:
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Lunch with a few friends (they brought the party items!) at Cafe Braceria Chianina:
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The chef, server and the piping hot grill:
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Shared antipasto:
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Various menu items ordered – Pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil,
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Filet topped with bacon,
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Stuffed rolled turkey breast,
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and my favorite – grilled chicken breast!
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Dessert was self-select, and I managed to only get a photo of the tiramisu.
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After a most leisurely lunch, we headed to Fernanda’s for caffè and sambuca,
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and then Len engaged in his new favorite pastime – small Tuscan cigaros!
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Later in the evening, with no one hungry, we had an impromptu toast or “brindisi” at Tuscher.
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What a perfectly wonderful way to spend my birthday, being utterly relaxed, showered with gifts and loving wishes, including an upcoming CUBS night game from Benita, and sharing it all with dear friends in Cortona. Len said he wishes my next birthday could come sooner, but I’m quite happy to wait another year!
Till then, many many thanks to all who helped make my day so very special, and most especially, this guy.
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Ciao,
Judy
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