Arlington VA. Happy New Year! Chuc Mung Nam Moi! I've been to London, NY, and just got back Saturday. Much to update upon, but so little time. Pat - longtime old friend from high school - got engaged to Connie. Saw fabulous theatre in London, had fun in NY, and am happy to be home. Mom and dad picked me up from the bus station. We got home and mom started to make dinner. And I was really glad mom's our mom. She prepped the dish of lettuce, vietnamese basil, and mint leaves. had nuoc mam (fish sauce) on the side. steamed rice noodle cakes, and put it all on the table with baked lobsters. how's that for tossing a 10-minute meal together? Mom's damn good.

tis four in the morning. more later.
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